Official Name: | Wield |
Civil Parish: | Wield |
Country: | England |
Region: | South East England |
Coordinates: | 51.1333°N -7°W |
Hide Services: | Yes |
Population: | 237 |
Population Ref: | (2021 census) |
Area Total Km2: | 8.518 |
Static Image: | St James's church, Upper Wield, Hampshire - geograph.org.uk - 697600.jpg |
Static Image Caption: | St James's church, Upper Wield, Hampshire |
Wield is a civil parish in the East Hampshire district, in the county of Hampshire, England. It includes two neighbouring villages, Upper Wield and Lower Wield. In 2021 the parish had a population of 237.[1]
The parish council meets quarterly at the parish hall in Upper Wield.[2]
Wield as a civil parish is separate from the church parish. The parish church, dedicated to St James, is also in Upper Wield. It is mainly Norman, and is a Grade I listed building.[3]
William Wallop (c. 1553-1617), Member of the Parliament of England, justice of the peace, thrice mayor of Southampton.