Archaeological sites · South East England
Compton Place
In or near Winchester.
Compton Place — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Jim Champion — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shawford · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Compton Place is a archaeological located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Compton Place is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It is noted for its historical significance and the insights it provides into past civilisations. The site holds various artefacts and remains that contribute to the understanding of the region's heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0276, -1.3243
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Compton and Shawford
- Postcode
- SO21 2BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Nearest railway station
- Shawford — 0.7 km
- Opening
- 24/7
Sources
- osm: node/4621531492 (ODbL)
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Compton Lock
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Hockley Meadows
Wildlife reserves · 0.2 km
Church of All Saints
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Shawford Down War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km

St Mary's Church, Twyford
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Twyford
Villages · 0.9 km

Shawford Down
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Twyford House Well House Wing House
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Shawford Down
Wildlife reserves · 0.9 km

Norris Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km

Compton
Villages · 1.0 km

Twyford, Hampshire
Museums · 1.0 km
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Church of All Saints
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St Mary's Church, Twyford
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Compton Place?
- Compton Place is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO21 2BL), in the parish of Compton and Shawford.
- What is Compton Place?
- Compton Place — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Compton Place?
- The nearest railway station is Shawford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO21 2BL.
- Is Compton Place a protected site?
- Yes — Compton Place is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Compton Place free to visit?
- Yes, Compton Place is free to enter.
- How do I get to Compton Place?
- The nearest railway station is Shawford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO21 2BL.