Memorials & monuments · South West England
Column of Venus Genetrix
In or near South Newton.
Column of Venus Genetrix — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Christopher Hilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Column of Venus Genetrix is a memorial 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Column of Venus Genetrix is a memorial located in South-East England. It is notable for its classical design, commemorating the Roman goddess Venus Genetrix. The structure serves as a historical reference point in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0770, -1.8543
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Wilton
- Postcode
- SP2 8PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury — 3.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/7807413271 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Column of Venus Genetrix?
- Column of Venus Genetrix is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode SP2 8PH), in the parish of Wilton.
- What is Column of Venus Genetrix?
- Column of Venus Genetrix — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Column of Venus Genetrix?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 3.4 km away. The nearest town is South Newton. Drivers can use postcode SP2 8PH.
- Is Column of Venus Genetrix a protected site?
- Yes — Column of Venus Genetrix is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Column of Venus Genetrix free to visit?
- Yes, Column of Venus Genetrix is free to enter.
- How do I get to Column of Venus Genetrix?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP2 8PH.