(Village near South Down)
Traditional county: Hampshire · District / Borough: Winchester · Region: South East
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| Place | Compton |
| Traditional County | Hampshire |
| District / Borough | Winchester |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.021107 |
| Longitude | -1.335687 |
| Place Type | Village |
The rolling chalk downs that cradle Compton lend it a timeless, pastoral charm. It lies 4.8 km south-south-west of Winchester (from Winchester: bearing 201°T, OS grid SU 466 248), and is situated north-north-east of South Down village. The parish church of St. Nicholas, a Grade I listed building, stands as a significant historical marker within Compton, its origins tracing back to the Norman period. Agriculture has historically been the bedrock of Compton's economy, with the surrounding fertile land supporting farming for centuries. The landscape around Compton is part of the South Downs National Landscape, offering picturesque views and walking opportunities. While not a bustling hub, Compton retains a strong sense of community, evident in its well-preserved rural character.
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Explore Compton, 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: 51.021107, -1.335687. 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.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |