(Suburban Area)
Traditional county: Hampshire · District / Borough: Gosport · Region: South East
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| Place | Forton |
| Traditional County | Hampshire |
| District / Borough | Gosport |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 50.799888 |
| Longitude | -1.140777 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The character of Forton is largely shaped by its proximity to the naval heritage of the wider Gosport peninsula. It lies 1.4 km west-north-west of Gosport (from Gosport: bearing 295°T, OS grid SU 606 003). Historically, the land around Forton was agricultural, with farming providing the primary livelihood for its inhabitants. Over time, Forton has evolved into a suburban residential area, offering a quieter alternative to the bustling port town of Gosport. While lacking grand historic monuments within its immediate boundaries, Forton benefits from its position within a region rich in maritime history and coastal landscapes. The nearby Solent coastline offers opportunities for recreation and a connection to the natural environment.
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Explore Forton, 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: 50.799888, -1.140777. 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. |