A description of the South Hams is given in the 9th century charter S298.

Part of the land for development lies within Plymouth and the rest with the South Hams.

"We couldn't have done that in the South Hams."

It forms part of the district of South Hams.

South Ham is a district and ward of Basingstoke, to the west of the town centre.

South Ham has a number of roads named after royalty, authors and saints.

South Pool is located within South Hams local authority area.

East Allington is located within the South Hams local authority area.

The village is a part of the South Hams local government district.

People walk up there for the views of Ivybridge and the South Hams.