Parish in Test Valley, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.2, -1.659 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 23 44 |
| Dialling code: | 01980 (Amesbury) |
Shipton Bellinger is a small village and civil parish in the district of Test Valley, Hampshire, England, lying on the northern edge of Salisbury Plain close to the county boundary with Wiltshire. Its position by the plain gives the area a mix of open downland and farmland, and it sits within easy distance of larger towns while retaining a distinctly rural character.
The community has long agricultural roots and a history stretching back centuries, and today the village has close social and economic ties to nearby military garrisons and training areas on Salisbury Plain as well as to surrounding market towns. Locally there is a strong village identity, with frequent community activities, volunteer groups and social events centred on the church, school and village hall, reflecting a blend of traditional rural life and the practical needs of a community near significant defence infrastructure.
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