Parish in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.94, -1.86 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 09 15 |
| Population: | 225 |
| Dialling code: | 01725 (Rockbourne) |
Damerham is a small rural village and civil parish on the north-west edge of the New Forest district in Hampshire, England, sitting close to the border with Wiltshire. The setting is quietly agricultural, with lanes, hedgerows and pockets of ancient woodland and pasture that give a distinctly rural character despite being within easy reach of larger towns such as Fordingbridge and Salisbury.
The community retains a historic core with a parish church and several older buildings, reflecting medieval and later rural development; agriculture has long been important to the local economy while many residents now commute to nearby centres. Social life is typical of small English villages, centred on local gatherings and countryside pursuits, and the area attracts walkers and nature-lovers keen to enjoy the neighbouring forest landscapes and quiet lanes.
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