Forts · South East England
Golden Hill Fort
In or near Brook.
Golden Hill Fort — fort in england south east.
Steve Daniels — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lymington Pier · 7.6 km
About
Golden Hill Fort is a fort located in england south east. A British historic fort or fortification recorded in OpenStreetMap.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Golden Hill Fort is a coastal fort located in South-East England. It was constructed in the 19th century as part of the defences against potential invasions. The fort is notable for its distinctive design and historical significance, reflecting military architecture of its time. Visitors can explore the fort's structure and the surrounding coastal landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6894, -1.5216
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Freshwater
- Postcode
- PO40 9GD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Established
- 1863
- Nearest railway station
- Lymington Pier — 7.6 km
Sources
Other places nearby
Golden Hill Fort
Hill forts · 0.1 km
Heathfield Farm Camp Site
Campsites · 0.5 km
West Wight Heritage Centre
Museums · 0.8 km
Freshwater War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
All Saints' Church, Freshwater
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Colwell Bay
Beaches · 1.1 km
Afton Manor
Stately homes · 1.4 km
Fort Ruins
Forts · 1.4 km
Fort Ruins
Forts · 1.4 km
Fort Ruins
Forts · 1.5 km
Colwell Bay
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Farringford House
Hotels · 1.7 km
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Freshwater War Memorial
Freshwater War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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All Saints' Church, Freshwater
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Colwell Bay
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Where to eat & stay near Golden Hill Fort
Places to stay
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Heathfield Farm Camp Site
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Farringford House
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The George Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
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The Beach House
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Walhampton Arms, formerly farm building range at Home Farm
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The Hobler Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Golden Hill Fort?
- Golden Hill Fort is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO40 9GD), in the parish of Freshwater.
- What is Golden Hill Fort?
- Golden Hill Fort — fort in england south east.
- How do I get to Golden Hill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Lymington Pier, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO40 9GD.
- When was Golden Hill Fort built?
- Built or established in 1863.
- Is Golden Hill Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Golden Hill Fort is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Golden Hill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Lymington Pier, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO40 9GD.