a small market-town in Hampshire, at the head of Langston harbour, 21 miles E. by S. from Southampton. The principal building is the church, a cruciform edifice, surmounted by a tower; some portions of it are very old. There is also a district church, dedicated to St John; a Baptist, and an Independent meeting-house. Havant possesses no trade, and no manufacture beyond that of a little parchment. Market-day, Saturday. Pop. of parish (1851), 2416.