Soldridge Explained

Country:England
Coordinates:51.1122°N -1.0693°W
Official Name:Soldridge
Civil Parish:Medstead
Shire District:East Hampshire
Shire County:Hampshire
Region:South East England
Constituency Westminster:East Hampshire
Os Grid Reference:SU652351

Soldridge is a hamlet in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England. It is 5miles 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 5miles 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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Historic environment. 6 April 2023. hants.gov.uk.