Place:Broughton, Hampshire, England

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NameBroughton
Alt namesBrestonesource: Domesday Book (1985) p 122
TypeInhabited place
Coordinates51.083°N 1.567°W
Located inHampshire, England
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source: Family History Library Catalog


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Broughton is a village and civil parish in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England, about ten miles north of Romsey. According to the 2001 census it has a population of 1,029.

The village is very active socially with a large number of groups and clubs running for all ages and interests.

The village can also offer some splendid sights as if one were to stand atop the broughton down to the west of the hill, one would be able to see for many miles around.

Around the village there are also many farms including 3sheep farms and one enterprising buffalo meat farm.

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