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Hampshire, England, UKi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Hampshire | County |
| England | Constituent Country |
| UK | Country |
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Roman and Tom collecting fossils and gypsum
Barton-on-Sea, New Milton, New Forest, Hampshire, England, UK
Barton-on-Sea, New Milton, New Forest, Hampshire, England, UK
Roman and Tom collecting fossils and gypsum
Barton-on-Sea, New Milton, New Forest, Hampshire, England, UK
Barton-on-Sea, New Milton, New Forest, Hampshire, England, UK
Area:
3,800 km2
Type:
Largest Settlements:
| Place | Population |
|---|---|
| Basingstoke | 107,642 (2017) |
| Gosport | 70,793 (2011) |
| Waterlooville | 64,350 (2010) |
| Aldershot | 61,339 (2011) |
| Farnborough | 59,902 (2010) |
| Fareham | 57,390 (2011) |
Other Languages:
French:
Hampshire, Angleterre, Royaume-Uni
German:
Hampshire, England, Vereinigtes Königreich
Italian:
Hampshire, Inghilterra, Regno Unito
Russian:
Гэмпшир, Англия, Великобритания
Simplified Chinese:
漢普郡, 英格兰, 英国
Spanish:
Hampshire, Inglaterra, Reino Unido
Afrikaans:
Hampshire, Engeland, Verenigde Koninkryk
Anglo-Saxon:
Hāmtūnescīr, Englaland, Geāned Cynerīce
Arabic:
هامبشاير, إنجلترا, المملكة المتحدة
Armenian:
Հեմփշիր, Անգլիա, Միացյալ Թագավորություն
Asturian:
Hampshire, Inglaterra, Reinu Xuníu
Basque:
Hampshire, Ingalaterra, Erresuma Batua
Belarusian:
Хэмпшыр, Англія, Вялікабрытанія
Belarusian (Tarashkevitsa):
Гэмпшыр, Ангельшчына, Вялікабрытанія
Bengali:
হ্যাম্পশায়ার, ইংল্যান্ড, যুক্তরাজ্য
Breton:
Hampshire, Bro-Saoz, Rouantelezh-Unanet
Bulgarian:
Хампшър, Англия, Обединено кралство Великобритания и Северна Ирландия
Catalan:
Hampshire, Anglaterra, Regne Unit
Cebuano:
Hampshire , Inglatera, Hiniusang Gingharian
Cornish:
Hampshire, Pow Sows, Ruwvaneth Unys
Croatian:
Hampshire, Engleska, Ujedinjeno Kraljevstvo
Czech:
Hampshire, Anglie, Spojené království
Danish:
Hampshire, England, Storbritannien
Dutch:
Hampshire, Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Esperanto:
Hampshire, Anglio, Unuiĝinta Reĝlando
Estonian:
Hampshire, Inglismaa, Suurbritannia
Farsi/Persian:
همپشر, انگلستان, بریتانیا
Finnish:
Hampshire, Englanti, Yhdistynyt kuningaskunta
Galician:
Hampshire, Inglaterra, Reino Unido
Greek:
Χάμπσαϊρ, Αγγλία, Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο
Gujarati:
હેમ્પશાયર, ઈંગ્લેન્ડ, યુનાઇટેડ કિંગડમ
Hakka:
Hampshire, England, Yîn-koet
Hebrew:
המפשייר, אנגליה, הממלכה המאוחדת
Hindi:
हैम्पशायर, इंग्लैण्ड, यूनाइटेड किंगडम
Hungarian:
Hampshire, Anglia, Egyesült Királyság
Icelandic:
Hampshire, England, Bretland
Ido:
Hampshire, Anglia, Unionita Rejio
Indonesian:
Hampshire, Inggris, Britania Raya
Interlingua:
Hampshire, Anglaterra, Regno Unite
Irish Gaelic:
Hampshire, Sasana, An Ríocht Aontaithe
Japanese:
ハンプシャー, イングランド, イギリス
Javanese:
Hampshire, Inggris, Karajan Manunggal
Kannada:
ಹ್ಯಾಂಪ್ಶೈರ್, ಇಂಗ್ಲೆಂಡ್, ಯುನೈಟೆಡ್ ಕಿಂಗ್ಡಂ
Korean:
햄프셔주, 잉글랜드, 영국
Latin:
Hantoniensis comitatus, Anglia, Britanniarum regnum
Latvian:
Hempšīra, Anglija, Apvienotā Karaliste
Lithuanian:
Hampšyras, Anglija, Jungtinė Karalystė
Luxembourgish:
Hampshire, England, Vereenegt Kinnekräich
Macedonian:
Хемпшир, Англија, Обединето Кралство
Manx:
Hampshire, Sostyn, Reeriaght Unnaneysit
Marathi:
हँपशायर, इंग्लंड, युनायटेड किंग्डम
Minnan / Hokkien-Taiwanese:
Hampshire, Eng-tē, Liân-ha̍p Ông-kok
Mirandese:
Hampshire, Reino Ounido
Northern Frisian:
Hampshire, Ingelun, Feriind Kiningrik
Norwegian:
Hampshire, England, Storbritannia
Norwegian (Nynorsk):
Hampshire, England, Storbritannia
Occitan:
Hampshire, Anglatèrra, Reialme Unit
Polish:
Hampshire, Anglia, Wielka Brytania
Portuguese:
Hampshire, Inglaterra, Reino Unido
Romanian:
Hampshire, Anglia, Regatul Unit al Marii Britanii și al Irlandei de Nord
Scots:
Hampshire, Ingland, Unitit Kinrick
Serbian:
Хемпшир, Енглеска, Уједињено Краљевство
Serbo-Croatian:
Hampshire, Engleska, Ujedinjeno Kraljevstvo
Slovak:
Hampshire, Anglicko, Spojené kráľovstvo
Slovenian:
Hampshire, Anglija, Združeno kraljestvo Velike Britanije in Severne Irske
Swedish:
Hampshire, England, Storbritannien
Tajik (Cyrillic Script):
Ҳампшир, Англия, Британия
Tamil:
ஹாம்ப்ஷயர், இங்கிலாந்து, ஐக்கிய இராச்சியம்
Tatar:
Һәмпшир, Англия, Бөекбритания
Telugu:
హంప్ షైర్, ఇంగ్లాండు, యునైటెడ్ కింగ్డమ్
Thai:
แฮมป์เชอร์, ประเทศอังกฤษ, สหราชอาณาจักร
Traditional Chinese:
衡州郡, 英倫, 英國
Turkish:
Hampshire, İngiltere, Birleşik Krallık
Ukrainian:
Гемпшир, Англія, Велика Британія
Urdu:
ہیمپشائر, انگلستان, مملکت متحدہ
Uyghur:
Xampishir, بۈيۈك بېرىتانىيە
Venetian:
Hampshire, Inghiltera, Regno Unìo
Vietnamese:
Hampshire, Anh, Vương quốc Liên hiệp Anh và Bắc Ireland
Volapük:
Hampshire, Linglän, Regän Pebalöl
Waray:
Hampshire, Inglaterra, Reino Unido
Welsh:
Hampshire, Lloegr, Y Deyrnas Unedig
West Frisian:
Hampshire, Ingelân, Feriene Keninkryk
Western Punjabi:
ہیمپشائر, انگلستان, برطانیہ
Wu Chinese:
汉普郡, 英格兰, 英国
Yiddish:
האמפשיר, ענגלאנד, פאראייניגטע קעניגרייך
Hampshire is a ceremonial and historic county in southern England, United Kingdom, bordered by Dorset and Wiltshire to the west, Berkshire to the north, Surrey and West Sussex to the east, and the English Channel to the south. It covers an area of approximately 3,800 km² and includes a varied landscape of chalk downland, lowland heaths, river valleys, and an indented coastline. Major rivers include the Test, Itchen, Avon, and Loddon, many of which are internationally noted for their clear chalk-stream character.
Geologically, Hampshire is dominated by Cretaceous and Palaeogene sedimentary rocks, forming part of the Wessex–Wealden Basin system. Extensive areas of Upper Cretaceous chalk form the Hampshire Downs, including parts of the South Downs and the rolling chalk landscapes of north and central Hampshire. These are flanked by Lower Cretaceous sands and clays and overlain in places by Palaeogene sands, clays, and gravels, particularly in the Hampshire Basin. To the south-east, the New Forest is underlain by younger sands and gravels, producing heathland landscapes, while Quaternary alluvial deposits occur along river valleys and coastal lowlands.
Hampshire’s mineral and extractive heritage reflects its sedimentary geology. Quarrying of chalk and limestone has long supplied materials for lime, cement, and building stone, while sand and gravel extraction from river terraces has been important for construction. Clay deposits supported brick, tile, and pottery manufacture, particularly in the New Forest area. Flint from the chalk was widely used for tools and historic building. Metallic mining is minimal, but the county’s industrial minerals have been economically and historically significant.
Administratively, Hampshire is divided into a mix of districts, boroughs, and unitary authorities, with Winchester traditionally regarded as the county town and historic capital of the ancient kingdom of Wessex. Hampshire has a strong historical and cultural identity shaped by its rivers, ports, and long association with maritime and agricultural activity. Its geology has strongly influenced settlement, land use, and landscape development, particularly through the distribution of chalk downs, fertile valleys, and heathlands.
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Detailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Akaganeite Formula: (Fe3+,Ni2+)8(OH,O)16Cl1.25 · nH2O Description: Produced during conservation |
| ⓘ Aragonite Formula: CaCO3 |
| ⓘ Calcite Formula: CaCO3 |
| ⓘ Cohenite Formula: Fe3C |
| ⓘ Goethite Formula: Fe3+O(OH) |
| ⓘ Graphite Formula: C |
| ⓘ Gypsum Formula: CaSO4 · 2H2O References: |
| ⓘ Hibbingite Formula: Fe2+2(OH)3Cl Description: Produced during conservation |
| ⓘ Lepidocrocite Formula: Fe3+O(OH) |
| ⓘ Magnetite Formula: Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
| ⓘ Metasideronatrite Formula: Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · H2O References: |
| ⓘ Native Iron Formula: Fe Description: Cannonballs and shot |
| ⓘ Pyrite Formula: FeS2 |
| ⓘ Quartz Formula: SiO2 |
| ⓘ Sideronatrite Formula: Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · 3H2O References: |
| ⓘ Vivianite Formula: Fe2+Fe2+2(PO4)2 · 8H2O Description: Found as clusters of crystals to 2cm lining cavities in stone nodules in the clay. Bright translucent blue-green when first found, they soon oxidise and darken. Almost certainly the best UK mainland source of Vivianite in recent years. References: |
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Native Iron | 1.AE.05 | Fe |
| ⓘ | Cohenite | 1.BA.05 | Fe3C |
| ⓘ | Graphite | 1.CB.05a | C |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| ⓘ | Pyrite | 2.EB.05a | FeS2 |
| Group 3 - Halides | |||
| ⓘ | Hibbingite | 3.DA.10a | Fe2+2(OH)3Cl |
| Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides | |||
| ⓘ | Goethite | 4.00. | Fe3+O(OH) |
| ⓘ | Magnetite | 4.BB.05 | Fe2+Fe3+2O4 |
| ⓘ | Quartz | 4.DA.05 | SiO2 |
| ⓘ | Akaganeite | 4.DK.05 | (Fe3+,Ni2+)8(OH,O)16Cl1.25 · nH2O |
| ⓘ | Lepidocrocite | 4.FE.15 | Fe3+O(OH) |
| Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates | |||
| ⓘ | Calcite | 5.AB.05 | CaCO3 |
| ⓘ | Aragonite | 5.AB.15 | CaCO3 |
| Group 7 - Sulphates, Chromates, Molybdates and Tungstates | |||
| ⓘ | Gypsum | 7.CD.40 | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| ⓘ | Metasideronatrite | 7.DF.20 | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · H2O |
| ⓘ | Sideronatrite | 7.DF.20 | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · 3H2O |
| Group 8 - Phosphates, Arsenates and Vanadates | |||
| ⓘ | Vivianite | 8.CE.40 | Fe2+Fe2+2(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| H | Hydrogen | |
|---|---|---|
| H | ⓘ Akaganeite | (Fe3+,Ni2+)8(OH,O)16Cl1.25 · nH2O |
| H | ⓘ Goethite | Fe3+O(OH) |
| H | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| H | ⓘ Hibbingite | Fe22+(OH)3Cl |
| H | ⓘ Lepidocrocite | Fe3+O(OH) |
| H | ⓘ Metasideronatrite | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · H2O |
| H | ⓘ Sideronatrite | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · 3H2O |
| H | ⓘ Vivianite | Fe2+Fe22+(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| C | Carbon | |
| C | ⓘ Aragonite | CaCO3 |
| C | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| C | ⓘ Cohenite | Fe3C |
| C | ⓘ Graphite | C |
| O | Oxygen | |
| O | ⓘ Akaganeite | (Fe3+,Ni2+)8(OH,O)16Cl1.25 · nH2O |
| O | ⓘ Aragonite | CaCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| O | ⓘ Goethite | Fe3+O(OH) |
| O | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| O | ⓘ Hibbingite | Fe22+(OH)3Cl |
| O | ⓘ Lepidocrocite | Fe3+O(OH) |
| O | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
| O | ⓘ Metasideronatrite | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · H2O |
| O | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| O | ⓘ Sideronatrite | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · 3H2O |
| O | ⓘ Vivianite | Fe2+Fe22+(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| Na | Sodium | |
| Na | ⓘ Metasideronatrite | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · H2O |
| Na | ⓘ Sideronatrite | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · 3H2O |
| Si | Silicon | |
| Si | ⓘ Quartz | SiO2 |
| P | Phosphorus | |
| P | ⓘ Vivianite | Fe2+Fe22+(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| S | Sulfur | |
| S | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| S | ⓘ Metasideronatrite | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · H2O |
| S | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| S | ⓘ Sideronatrite | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · 3H2O |
| Cl | Chlorine | |
| Cl | ⓘ Akaganeite | (Fe3+,Ni2+)8(OH,O)16Cl1.25 · nH2O |
| Cl | ⓘ Hibbingite | Fe22+(OH)3Cl |
| Ca | Calcium | |
| Ca | ⓘ Aragonite | CaCO3 |
| Ca | ⓘ Calcite | CaCO3 |
| Ca | ⓘ Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
| Fe | Iron | |
| Fe | ⓘ Akaganeite | (Fe3+,Ni2+)8(OH,O)16Cl1.25 · nH2O |
| Fe | ⓘ Cohenite | Fe3C |
| Fe | ⓘ Goethite | Fe3+O(OH) |
| Fe | ⓘ Hibbingite | Fe22+(OH)3Cl |
| Fe | ⓘ Native Iron | Fe |
| Fe | ⓘ Lepidocrocite | Fe3+O(OH) |
| Fe | ⓘ Magnetite | Fe2+Fe23+O4 |
| Fe | ⓘ Metasideronatrite | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · H2O |
| Fe | ⓘ Pyrite | FeS2 |
| Fe | ⓘ Sideronatrite | Na2Fe(SO4)2(OH) · 3H2O |
| Fe | ⓘ Vivianite | Fe2+Fe22+(PO4)2 · 8H2O |
| Ni | Nickel | |
| Ni | ⓘ Akaganeite | (Fe3+,Ni2+)8(OH,O)16Cl1.25 · nH2O |
Fossils
There are 53 fossil localities from the PaleoBioDB database within this region.These data are provided on an experimental basis and are taken from external databases. Mindat.org has no control currently over the accuracy of these data.
- England
- Hampshire
- Basingstoke and Deane
- East Hampshire
- Eocene🐚 Blackheath Beds
- Early/Lower Cretaceous🐚 EKfssjs7-Greensand
- Late/Upper Cretaceous🐚 Froxfield
- Early/Lower Cretaceous🐚 Hythe
- Mesozoic🐚 Kirtlington 3o
- Early/Lower Cretaceous🐚 Steep House [Pulborough Sand]
- Early/Lower Cretaceous🐚 Steep Marsh [Pulborough Sand]
- Early/Lower Cretaceous🐚 Stodham Park [Pulborough Sand]
- Late/Upper Cretaceous🐚 Upper Chalk of Froxfield Hants
- Clanfield
- Rowlands Castle
- Eastleigh
- Fareham
- Gosport
- Hampshire
- England
- Hampshire
- Hart
- New Forest
- Test Valley
- Winchester
- Late/Upper Cretaceous🐚 Alresford
- Late/Upper Cretaceous🐚 Chilcomb
- Late/Upper Cretaceous🐚 Farlington Redoubt
- Late/Upper Cretaceous🐚 Hayden Barn Cutting
- Eocene🐚 M27 Motorway
- Late/Upper Cretaceous🐚 Micheldever
- Late/Upper Cretaceous🐚 Shawford
- Late/Upper Cretaceous🐚 Sparsholt
- Late/Upper Cretaceous🐚 Twyford Down
- Eocene🐚 Warwick Slade
- Late/Upper Cretaceous🐚 Winchester
- Hampshire
Other Databases
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Wikidata ID: | Q23204 |
| GeoNames ID: | 2647554 |
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Barton-on-Sea, New Milton, New Forest, Hampshire, England, UK