Natural landmarks · South East England
Basing Lime Pits
In or near Old Basing.
Basing Lime Pits — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Basingstoke · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Basing Lime Pits 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Basing Lime Pits, located in South-East England, is a site known for its historical significance in lime production. The pits are remnants of the area's industrial past, reflecting the local economy's reliance on lime for various applications.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2642, -1.0625
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Parish
- Basingstoke and Deane, unparished area
- Postcode
- RG21 4PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Basingstoke
- Nearest railway station
- Basingstoke — 1.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/359694210 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Basing Lime Pits?
- Basing Lime Pits is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG21 4PD), in the parish of Basingstoke and Deane, unparished area.
- What is Basing Lime Pits?
- Basing Lime Pits — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Basing Lime Pits?
- The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 1.9 km away. The nearest town is Old Basing. Drivers can use postcode RG21 4PD.
- Is Basing Lime Pits a protected site?
- Yes — Basing Lime Pits is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Basing Lime Pits free to visit?
- Yes, Basing Lime Pits is free to enter.
- How do I get to Basing Lime Pits?
- The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG21 4PD.