Hound Hampshire Map

About Hound

Hound, a quiet corner of Hampshire, breathes a gentle stillness into the South East. It lies 4.7 km south-south-west of Hedge End (from Hedge End: bearing 208°T, OS grid SU 468 087), and is situated south-east of Butlocks Heath village. The land here, though not dramatic, possesses a subtle grace, a soft unfolding of fields that might have seen the tread of Saxon feet and the quiet industry of generations. Oak trees, gnarled and ancient, stand sentinel along the lanes, their leaves catching the light in a way that suggests secrets whispered on the breeze. Though no grand edifice dominates its skyline, Hound’s modest church, with its weathered stone, anchors the community, a point of quiet contemplation against the ever-changing sky. The air often carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and distant hedgerows, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that still beats within this unassuming locale.

About This Hound Map Page

Explore Hound, 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: 50.876383, -1.335742. 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.