Burridge
Village in Hampshire, England
Burridge is a small village in the Borough of Fareham, south of Hampshire, England. It lies approximately 14 miles south of Winchester on the A3051 between Botley and Park Gate. It is also to the north of Sarisbury and to the west of Whiteley. The village was formerly known as Caiger's Green, but the name Burridge became more popular as the village grew (named after Burridge Farm).
01Area
Its traditional industry was the growing of strawberries, which were distributed by rail from Swanwick railway station.
02Sport and amenities
Burridge AFC has four adult sides, playing in the Drew Smith Southampton Saturday League, Gosport & Fareham Football League and the Meon Valley Football League.
Burridge Cricket Club's first XI plays in the second division of the Southern Electric Premier Cricket League.
Burridge and Swanwick Residents Association serves the local community. Website
Burridge Village Hall has rooms for hire for the benefit of the local community.
Sources and credits
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- New housing at Burridge - geograph.org.uk - 2243791.jpg by Peter Facey, CC BY-SA 2.0
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