Battlefields & battle sites · South East England
Railway Wood
In or near Hartfordbridge.
Railway 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 · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Railway 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
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
Railway Wood is a battlefield site located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance, particularly in relation to military engagements. The site is part of the larger narrative of conflict in the region, reflecting its role in Britain's military history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2915, -0.8185
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Hart
- Parish
- Fleet
- Postcode
- GU51 2RR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Hampshire
- Nearest railway station
- Fleet — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q126934247 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Railway Wood?
- Railway Wood is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU51 2RR), in the parish of Fleet.
- What is Railway Wood?
- Railway Wood in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Railway Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Fleet, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU51 2RR.
- Is Railway Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Railway Wood is part of the Fleet Pond SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Railway Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Railway Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Railway Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Fleet, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU51 2RR.