Beckley is a hamlet in Hampshire, England. It lies in the civil parish of Bransgore.
| Beckley | |
|---|---|
 Road Junction at Beckley | |
  Beckley Location within Hampshire | |
| OS grid reference | SZ221963 |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Christchurch |
| Postcode district | BH23 |
| Dialling code | 01425 |
| Police | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| Fire | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| UK Parliament | |
Beckley is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, when it was held by "Nigel the doctor" from Earl Roger of Shrewsbury.[1] Before 1066 it was held by Holmger.[1] The manor was known as Bichelei in 1086, and Beckele in 1294.[2] The name means Beocca's or Bicca's clearing, and may be related to the Domesday manor of Becton found to the east of Barton on Sea.[2] Today Beckley is still a small settlement clustered around Beckley Farm.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Domesday Map - Beckley". Archived from the original on 12 September 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
- ^ a b Old Hampshire Gazetteer - Beckley
- ^ Old Hampshire Gazetteer - Beckley Farm
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