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Historic houses · South East England

Old RAF fuel tank

In or near Brimpton.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Old RAF fuel tank — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Greenham Common airbase remains - geograph.org.uk - 5539591

Robin Webster — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Thatcham · 1.9 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Old RAF fuel tank is a historic house located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2022

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Greenham and Crookham Commons SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Old RAF fuel tank is a historic structure located in South-East England. It is a remnant from the era of military aviation, specifically associated with the Royal Air Force. This site reflects the historical significance of wartime infrastructure in the region.

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

Coordinates
51.3778, -1.2535
Parish
Thatcham
Postcode
RG19 8DE
Parliamentary constituency
Newbury
Nearest railway station
Thatcham1.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Old RAF fuel tank?
Old RAF fuel tank is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG19 8DE), in the parish of Thatcham.
What is Old RAF fuel tank?
Old RAF fuel tank — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Old RAF fuel tank?
The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG19 8DE.
Is Old RAF fuel tank a protected site?
Yes — Old RAF fuel tank is part of the Greenham and Crookham Commons SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Old RAF fuel tank?
The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG19 8DE.