Longmoor is a scattered settlement in Hampshire, England. The boundaries of Longmoor contain Longmoor Military Camp,[1] a historic army camp and training area situated in the Longmoor Inclosure. It is now by the A3 road between Greatham and Liphook.
Longmoor | |
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An aerial view of Longmoor Camp | |
Location within Hampshire | |
Population | 100 (2008) |
OS grid reference | SU7924931070 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Liphook |
Postcode district | GU34 |
Dialling code | 01420 |
Police | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
Fire | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
Ambulance | South Central |
The camp of Longmoor had its own military railway from 1903 until its closure in 1969.[2] The railway is notable for being used as a location for a number of films, including The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery (1966) and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968).
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