A merged parish
Newnham's parish took in Nately Scures, home to the small flint-built St Swithun's church dating from around 1175, when the two were combined nearly a century ago — a reminder that several of these smaller Hampshire parishes have absorbed neighbouring hamlets over time rather than staying as originally drawn.
Between Basingstoke and Hook
Sitting roughly midway between Basingstoke and Hook, Newnham's setting is quieter and more rural than either of the larger settlements either side of it, with housing spread across a mix of older village properties and outlying farms.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nately Scures part of Newnham?+
Yes — the former parish of Nately Scures was merged into Newnham's parish in 1932.
Nearby areas
Services
Useful local links
- Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council — Planning — The local planning authority for Basingstoke and most of the surrounding villages in this cluster; covers when planning permission is needed for roof work beyond routine cleaning.
- Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council — Building Control — Covers building regulations approval for roofing work that goes beyond like-for-like repair or cleaning.
- Hart District Council — Planning and Building Control — The local planning authority for Hook, which sits in the Hart district rather than Basingstoke and Deane.
- Planning Portal — Roof Work — National guidance on when roof alterations need planning permission, referenced when explaining that routine cleaning doesn't.
- Health and Safety Executive — Working at Height — HSE guidance on the risks of working at height, referenced when explaining safe roof access.