Bentworth
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Bentworth is a village and large civil parish in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England. The nearest town is Alton, which lies about 3 miles (5 km) east of the village. The parish covers an area of 3,763 acres (15.23 km) and at its highest point is 712 feet (217 m) above sea level. According to the 2011 census, Bentworth had a population of 553.