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The Great Britain Guide

Battlefields & battle sites · South East England

Jacob's Wood

In or near Hartfordbridge.

Free admission

Jacob's Wood in England South East, United Kingdom.

Fleet Pond from Sandy Bay - geograph.org.uk - 714789

Diane Sambrook — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Fleet · 1.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Jacob's Wood is a registered historic battlefield in England South East, United Kingdom. Britain's battlefields range from the medieval clashes of the Wars of the Roses to the Civil War sieges and the 1745 Jacobite Rising at Culloden — most are open landscapes with interpretive trails and battle-monument markers.

Photo gallery

360° viewimagery from 2019

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Fleet Pond SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Basingstoke Canal SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Jacob's Wood is a battlefield located in South-East England. It is noted for its historical significance related to military engagements. The site contributes to the understanding of the region's wartime landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.2856, -0.8191
County
Hampshire
District
Hart
Parish
Fleet
Postcode
GU51 3BB
Parliamentary constituency
North East Hampshire
Nearest railway station
Fleet1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jacob's Wood?
Jacob's Wood is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU51 3BB), in the parish of Fleet.
What is Jacob's Wood?
Jacob's Wood in England South East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Jacob's Wood?
The nearest railway station is Fleet, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU51 3BB.
Is Jacob's Wood a protected site?
Yes — Jacob's Wood is part of the Fleet Pond SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Jacob's Wood free to visit?
Yes, Jacob's Wood is free to enter.
How do I get to Jacob's Wood?
The nearest railway station is Fleet, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU51 3BB.