Black Dam Hampshire Map

About Black Dam

Black Dam presents a quietude often overlooked by the hurried eye. It lies 1.6 km south-east of Basingstoke (from Basingstoke: bearing 144°T, OS grid SU 646 511). The landscape here, gently sloping towards the south-east, is marked by the subtle contours of agricultural land, where the very air seems to hold a faint, earthy scent from the surrounding fields. The light, especially in the late afternoon, can cast long, soft shadows across the modest dwellings, giving Black Dam a contemplative air. Though lacking grand monuments, its residential character is punctuated by small, well-tended gardens, each a miniature testament to the enduring human desire for order and beauty. The local roads, winding as they do through this modest expanse, carry the quiet hum of everyday life, a gentle counterpoint to the wider world.

About This Black Dam Map Page

Explore Black Dam, Hampshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.256118, -1.074766. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.