Battlefields & battle sites · South East England
Jacob's Wood
In or near Hartfordbridge.
Jacob's Wood in England South East, United Kingdom.

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
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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.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2856, -0.8191
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Hart
- Parish
- Fleet
- Postcode
- GU51 3BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Hampshire
- Nearest railway station
- Fleet — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q126927422 (CC0)
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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.