Lockerley
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| Lockerley | |
  Lockerley shown within Hampshire |
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| Population | 827 [1] |
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| OS grid reference | |
| Parish | Lockerley |
| District | Test Valley |
| Shire county | Hampshire |
| Region | South East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ROMSEY |
| Postcode district | SO51 |
| Dialling code | 01794 |
| Police | Hampshire |
| Fire | Hampshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| European Parliament | South East England |
| UK Parliament | Romsey |
| Website: Lockerley Parish Council | |
| List of places: UK • England • Hampshire | |
Lockerley is a village and civil parish in Hampshire, England on the border with Wiltshire. The village lies on the southern bank of the River Dun about two miles upstream from its confluence with the River Test and about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) east of West Dean which is just over the Wiltshire border. The parish has a population of around 827.[1] The nearest town is Romsey, about 8 kilometres (5 mi) to the south-east.
The parish church of St John is Victorian. There is also a Baptist chapel.
The Wessex Main Line railway crosses the parish, the nearest stations being at Dunbridge and West Dean.
[edit] History
Lockerley was the site of a huge storehouse for the US Army prior to the Invasion of Europe, established in October 1943 and largely obselete by October 1944 by which time supplies were being sent direct to France[2]. The depot was just outside Dunbridge station and comprised 15 miles of sidings and 134 covered sheds[2]
