Archaeological sites · South East England
Yaverland Battery
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Yaverland Battery — archaeological in england south east.
Hugh Venables — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brading · 1.7 km
About
Yaverland Battery is a archaeological located in england south east. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bembridge Down SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Yaverland Battery is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It features remnants of coastal defence structures from the 19th century. The site offers insights into military history and coastal fortifications, attracting those interested in heritage and archaeology. Visitors can explore the remains and appreciate the historical significance of the location.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6637, -1.1306
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Sandown
- Postcode
- PO36 8QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Established
- 1861
- Nearest railway station
- Brading — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: w513511722 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q8050390 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Yaverland Battery?
- Yaverland Battery is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO36 8QP), in the parish of Sandown.
- What is Yaverland Battery?
- Yaverland Battery — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to Yaverland Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Brading, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO36 8QP.
- When was Yaverland Battery built?
- Built or established in 1861.
- Is Yaverland Battery a protected site?
- Yes — Yaverland Battery is part of the Bembridge Down SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Yaverland Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Brading, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO36 8QP.