Soldridge

Hamlet in Hampshire, England

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51°06′44″N 1°04′10″W / 51.11216°N 1.06932°W / 51.11216; -1.06932

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.

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.

References

  1. ^ "Historic environment". hants.gov.uk. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
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