Soldridge

Hamlet in Hampshire, England From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Soldridge is a hamlet in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England. It is 5 miles (8 km) southwest of Alton, just off the A31 road.

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Grosvenor Road seen from Gullet Lane
Soldridge is located in Hampshire
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Location within Hampshire
OS grid referenceSU652351
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District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
PoliceHampshire and Isle of Wight
FireHampshire and Isle of Wight
AmbulanceSouth Central
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Hampshire
51.11216°N 1.06932°W / 51.11216; -1.06932
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The nearest railway station is the restored Medstead & Four Marks station on the Watercress Line, trains from which connect with the nearest national rail station 5 miles (8 km) to the northeast, at Alton.

History

Soldridge is first mentioned in 1233 as Solrigge[1] meaning the muddy pond on the ridge. It is mentioned frequently throughout medieval documents, in relation to nearby Medstead, as a farm likely stood there.

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