Archaeological sites · South East England
Oliver Cromwell's Battery
In or near Winchester.
Oliver Cromwell's Battery — an archaeological site in South East England, United Kingdom.
Tim Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Oliver Cromwell's Battery is an archaeological site located in South East England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Oliver Cromwell's Battery is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It is associated with the English Civil War and reflects military architecture from that era. The site provides insights into the historical context of Cromwell's campaigns.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0483, -1.3467
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Olivers Battery
- Postcode
- SO22 4JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester — 2.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/90144574 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oliver Cromwell's Battery?
- Oliver Cromwell's Battery is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO22 4JQ), in the parish of Olivers Battery.
- What is Oliver Cromwell's Battery?
- Oliver Cromwell's Battery — an archaeological site in South East England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oliver Cromwell's Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 2.8 km away. The nearest town is Winchester. Drivers can use postcode SO22 4JQ.
- Is Oliver Cromwell's Battery a protected site?
- Yes — Oliver Cromwell's Battery is part of the River Itchen SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Oliver Cromwell's Battery free to visit?
- Yes, Oliver Cromwell's Battery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oliver Cromwell's Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO22 4JQ.