Where is Rufus Stone?

Rufus Stone is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO43 7HN), in the parish of Minstead.

How do I get to Rufus Stone?

The nearest railway station is Rio Grande Train Station, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO43 7HN.

Is Rufus Stone a listed building?

Rufus Stone is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Rufus Stone a protected site?

Yes — Rufus Stone is part of the Lymington River SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is Rufus Stone free to visit?

Yes, Rufus Stone is free to enter.

How do I get to Rufus Stone?

The nearest railway station is Rio Grande Train Station, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO43 7HN.

Natural landmarks · South East England

Rufus Stone

In or near Ashurst.

Free admission

Rufus Stone — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Rio Grande Train Station · 6.3 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Rufus Stone, the nearest railway station is Rio Grande Train Station, located 6.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SO43 7HN, and entry to the site is free. Accessibility details are not provided.

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Rufus Stone is a other located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Heritage listing

Details SU 21 SE MINSTEAD UPPER CANTERTON 4/16 Rufus Stone 8.4.76 GV II Monument commemorating death of King William II. 1745 by Earl De La Warr, encased 1841 by Sturges Bourne. Stone encased in cast iron. Standing tapering pillar of square section with raised rounded corners and top, inscriptions on each face. Erected on supposed spot of oak tree off which glanced arrow that killed William Rufus in 1100. Listing NGR: SU2589111791 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 144426 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lymington River SSSI
Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI
Ramsar wetland: New Forest

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Rufus Stone is a memorial located in South-East England. It marks the spot where William II, also known as Rufus, is said to have been killed in a hunting accident in 1100. The stone serves as a historical marker, commemorating the event in English history.

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

Coordinates: 50.9112, -1.6171
County: Hampshire
District: New Forest
Parish: Minstead
Postcode: SO43 7HN
Parliamentary constituency: New Forest East
Nearest railway station: Rio Grande Train Station — 6.3 km

Sources

osm: node/248634710 (ODbL)

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