Wield
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Human settlement in England
51°08′N 1°06′W / 51.133°N 1.100°W / 51.133; -1.100 Wield is a civil parish in the East Hampshire district, in the county of Hampshire, England. It includes two neighbouring villages, Upper Wield and Lower Wield. In 2021 the parish had a population of 237.[1]
The parish council meets quarterly at the parish hall in Upper Wield.[2]
Wield as a civil parish is separate from the church parish. The parish church, dedicated to St James, is also in Upper Wield. It is mainly Norman, and is a Grade I listed building.[3]
Notable people
William Wallop (c. 1553-1617), Member of the Parliament of England, justice of the peace, thrice mayor of Southampton.
Gallery
- Memorial to William Waloppe esquire
- Memorial to William Waloppe esquire
References
External links
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