Racton Monument

No. 728 of 6,910 in the South Downs, No. 99 for history. History, 14.0 km from Petersfield.

Racton Monument
Photo: Ckings6056, CC BY-SA 4.0

A folly monument in the South Downs countryside.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Website
historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1026188Overture Maps Foundation, Places, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.70 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Chichester Camping and Caravanning Club SiteStay, 18 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkCamping
Orchard FarmStay, 18 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkCamping
Applegarth Camping and CaravaningStay, 17 km from Midhurst, just outside the parkCamping
Adsdean Avenue CampsiteStay, 15 km from PetersfieldCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Westbourne Café16 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Parchment Makers17 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Castle13 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Robin Hood17 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Fishbourne Roman Palace17 km from Midhurst, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Emsworth Museum17 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Bourne Leisure Centre17 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkRainy day
Emsworth Sports & Social Club17 km from Petersfield, just outside the parkRainy day