Archaeological sites · South East England
emplacement
In or near Ottershaw.
emplacement — a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.
Alan Hunt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Woking · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
emplacement is a archaeological located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Horsell Common is a large recreational green space in Woking Borough, featuring ancient Bronze Age burial sites and a memorial garden. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks through the meadows and explore the diverse heathland habitats that support various wildlife.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Horsell Common SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Basingstoke Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Emplacement is an archaeological site located in London. It is notable for its historical significance, although specific details regarding its era or findings are not provided. The site contributes to the understanding of London's rich archaeological heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3290, -0.5442
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Woking
- Parish
- Woking, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU21 5FS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Woking
- Nearest railway station
- Woking — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.horsellcommon.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/24686691 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is emplacement?
- emplacement is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU21 5FS), in the parish of Woking, unparished area.
- What is emplacement?
- emplacement — a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to emplacement?
- The nearest railway station is Woking, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU21 5FS.
- Is emplacement a protected site?
- Yes — emplacement is part of the Horsell Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is emplacement free to visit?
- Yes, emplacement is free to enter.
- How do I get to emplacement?
- The nearest railway station is Woking, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU21 5FS.