Literary houses · South East England
Oliver's Battery
In or near Old Basing.
Oliver's Battery — a literary house museum in england south east.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Basingstoke · 3.3 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Oliver's Battery is a literary house museum located in england south east. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. motte-and-bailey castle in Old Basing and Lychpit, Hampshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Oliver's Battery is a literary house located in South-East England. It is notable for its connection to literary figures, serving as a residence that inspired various works. The house reflects the architectural style of its time and is of interest to those exploring the region's literary heritage. Visitors can appreciate the setting and the historical significance of the site within the context of British literature.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2769, -1.0438
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Parish
- Old Basing and Lychpit
- Postcode
- RG24 7DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Hampshire
- Nearest railway station
- Basingstoke — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17649836 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oliver's Battery?
- Oliver's Battery is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG24 7DA), in the parish of Old Basing and Lychpit.
- What is Oliver's Battery?
- Oliver's Battery — a literary house museum in england south east.
- How do I get to Oliver's Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG24 7DA.
- Is Oliver's Battery a protected site?
- Yes — Oliver's Battery is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Oliver's Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG24 7DA.