Villages · South West England
Imber
In or near Chitterne.
Imber — a village in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Warminster · 9.3 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Imber is a village located in South-East England. It is notable for its abandonment during World War II, when the area was requisitioned for military training. The village remains largely uninhabited, with some buildings still standing, offering a glimpse into its past. Access is limited, as it is situated within the boundaries of the Ministry of Defence's Salisbury Plain Training Area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2361, -2.0511
- Nearest railway station
- Warminster — 9.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2646260 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Giles' Church, Imber
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Rough Down
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Wessex Ridgeway
Military museums · 3.4 km
West Lavington Down
Mountains & hills · 3.9 km
Stoke Hill
Mountains & hills · 4.2 km
Tinhead Hill
Mountains & hills · 4.5 km
Tinhead Hill
Mountains & hills · 4.5 km
Knook Castle hill fort
Castles · 4.6 km
Knook Castle hill fort
Archaeological sites · 4.6 km
Knook Castle
Hill forts · 4.6 km
Lavington Down
Mountains & hills · 5.0 km
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Chitterne House
Historic houses · 5.1 km
Nearby
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St Giles' Church, Imber
St Giles' Church, Imber — Grade I listed church in Imber, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Rough Down
Rough Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 179 m.
📷 5Military museums · South West England
Wessex Ridgeway
Wessex Ridgeway — a military museum in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
West Lavington Down
West Lavington Down — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Stoke Hill
Stoke Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 221 m.
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Tinhead Hill
Tinhead Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 226 m.
Where to eat & stay near Imber
Places to stay
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The Lopes Arms
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Wiltshire County Scout Centre
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Places to eat & drink
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New China Cottage
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The Bell And Crown Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Imber?
- Imber is in South-East England, United Kingdom.
- What is Imber?
- Imber — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Imber?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 9.3 km away. Its coordinates are 51.2361°, -2.0511°.
- Is Imber a protected site?
- Yes — Imber is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Salisbury Plain SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.