Historic houses · South East England
Old RAF fuel tank
In or near Brimpton.
Old RAF fuel tank — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Robin Webster — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thatcham · 1.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Old RAF fuel tank is a historic house located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Greenham and Crookham Commons SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old RAF fuel tank is a historic structure located in South-East England. It is a remnant from the era of military aviation, specifically associated with the Royal Air Force. This site reflects the historical significance of wartime infrastructure in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3778, -1.2535
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Thatcham
- Postcode
- RG19 8DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Thatcham — 1.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/478667995 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old RAF fuel tank?
- Old RAF fuel tank is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG19 8DE), in the parish of Thatcham.
- What is Old RAF fuel tank?
- Old RAF fuel tank — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old RAF fuel tank?
- The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 1.9 km away. The nearest town is Brimpton. Drivers can use postcode RG19 8DE.
- Is Old RAF fuel tank a protected site?
- Yes — Old RAF fuel tank is part of the Greenham and Crookham Commons SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Old RAF fuel tank?
- The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG19 8DE.