Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Ringwood within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Ringwood.-- market town and par. with ry. sta. (Ringwood Junction), Hants, on river Avon, 8 miles N. of Christchurch and 24½ miles SW. of Southampton by rail, 10,365 ac., pop. 3830; P.O., T.O., 2 Banks. Market-day, Wednesday. Ringwood was a place of some importance in Saxon times. It has long been famous for its gloves and its ale. Bishop Stillingfleet (1635-1699) was educated at the grammar school.
A village in Ringwood hundred, in the county of Hampshire.