Winslade | |
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Location within Hampshire | |
Population | 224 (Tunworth, Weston Corbett, Weston Patrick and Winslade 2011 Census) |
OS grid reference | SU654481 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Basingstoke |
Postcode district | RG25 |
Dialling code | 01256 |
Police | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
Fire | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
Ambulance | South Central |
UK Parliament | |
Winslade is a hamlet and civil parish in the Basingstoke and Deane district of Hampshire, England. It lies 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Basingstoke, just off the A339 road. The hamlet covers an area of 712 acres (288 ha) and has an average elevation of 550 feet (170 m). Its nearest railway station is Basingstoke, 4.2 miles (6.8 km) north of the hamlet. The parish of Winslade contains the vast Hackwood Park, an 89-acre (36 ha) Grade I listed Royal deer park. According to the 2011 census, Winslade, along with Tunworth, Weston Corbett and Weston Patrick, had a population of 224.
The manor of Winslade was held by Hugh de Port and his descendants from 1086 until 1555, after which it was bought by William Paulet, 1st Marquess of Winchester. Hackwood Park was also acquired by Winchester, and was used as a deer hunting park until the 20th century. Winslade contains 42 Grade II listed buildings, including Hackwood House, a Grade II* listed building. Its church, dedicated to St Mary, dates from 1816 and was Grade II listed on 26 April 1957.