Villages · South East England
Forton
In or near Wherwell.
Forton — a village in england south east.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Andover · 7.2 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2022
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Forton is a village located in South-East England. It is characterised by its rural setting and local community. The village features typical English countryside landscapes, providing a glimpse into the region's agricultural heritage. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, with opportunities for leisurely walks and exploration of the surrounding area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1833, -1.4000
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Test Valley
- Parish
- Longparish
- Postcode
- SP11 6NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Romsey and Southampton North
- Nearest railway station
- Andover — 7.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2649174 (CC BY 4.0)
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Manor houses · 0.5 km
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Watermills · 0.7 km
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Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
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Longparish
Villages · 1.9 km
Lower Mill
Watermills · 2.0 km
The Malt House And Boundary Wall
Holy wells · 2.2 km
The Swan Inn
Historic pubs · 2.3 km
Longparish House
Manor houses · 2.5 km
Dead Man's Plack
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
Old Pound Copse earthwork
Vineyards · 3.0 km
Winchester Road
Historic bridges · 3.1 km
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Longparish War Memorial
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Newton Down
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forton?
- Forton is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP11 6NR), in the parish of Longparish.
- What is Forton?
- Forton — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Forton?
- The nearest railway station is Andover, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP11 6NR.
- Is Forton a protected site?
- Yes — Forton is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Forton?
- The nearest railway station is Andover, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP11 6NR.