Viewpoints · Scottish Islands
North Ham
In or near Brae.
North Ham is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
North Ham is a named viewpoint in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 60.3803°, -1.4518°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
The North Hampshire Militia (or colloquially the 'North Hants Militia') was an auxiliary military regiment in the county of Hampshire on England's South Coast. First organised during the Seven Years' War it carried out internal security and home defence duties in all of Britain's major wars. It later absorbed the South Hampshire Militia and became a battalion of the Hampshire Regiment, supplying thousands of recruits to the fighting battalions during World War I. After 1921 the militia had only a shadowy existence until its final abolition in 1953.
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Background
History
The universal obligation to military service in the Shire levy was long established in England and its legal basis was updated by two Acts of 1557, which placed them under the command of Lords Lieutenant appointed by the monarch. This is seen as the starting date for the organised county militia in England. From 1572 selected men were given regular training as the 'Trained Bands'. These were an important element in the country's defence at the time of the Spanish Armada in the 1580s: the Hampshire and Isle of Wight TBs would have been in the front line in the event of invasion. Control of the militia was one of the areas of dispute between King Charles I and Parliament that led to the…
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- Coordinates
- 60.3803, -1.4518
Sources
- osm: n4876801821 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: North Hampshire Militia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Ham?
- North Ham is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is North Ham?
- North Ham is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Ham?
- Its coordinates are 60.3803°, -1.4518°.
- Is North Ham free to visit?
- Yes, North Ham is free to enter.