[21], At Leatherhead, the Mole leaves the chalk and turns northwestwards to flow across impermeable London Clay, winding towards Cobham. It has been suggested that a proportion of the excess water originates from the Mole Gap. Hersham has an interesting industrial history with notable companies such as ABC Motors, Air Products, Faulkners, Hackbridge & Hewittick and Vickers-Armstrongs all having factories in the village during the last century. The River Mole near Esher Road in Hersham. Colonel Sir William Heaton Horrocks, KCMG, CB, was buried in St Peter's Churchyard in 1941, as was his late wife, Lady Minna Horrocks in 1921. Designed by Anthony Fletcher and fitted with an ABC Scorpion aero engine, this was test flown from nearby Brooklands and had could have been built in quantity but became a victim of the economic depression of 1929-32. The path leads to the Mole near a concrete bridge. A large emergency service presence was seen on Esher Road following the report, Sign up to our free email newsletter for daily roundups of the biggest headlines as well as all the latest breaking news. [88][90] The location is popular with anglers and families, but swimming is strongly discouraged as the water is polluted in places. . A principal tributary of the Earlswood Brook is the Redhill Brook, which includes The Moors wetland nature reserve within its catchment area. Within a few minutes walk of this suburban-urban bulk of Hersham in the east are green fields and meadows alongside the River Mole and footpaths by fields used for mixed farming. The 360 acre estate is known both for its extensive wildlife more than 150 species of birds and mammals have been recorded in the woods and parkland around its lakes and communal areas .as well as the high level of security and privacy provided to its residents; it is one of the few remaining residential areas in the United Kingdom never to Esher play at The Rugby Ground, 369 Molesey Road. Mole (Horley to Hersham) is a river in Surrey. This article is about the village in Surrey. You can change your cookie settings at any time. The Pipp Brook drains the northernmost heavily wooded slopes of Leith Hill (which include Squire's Great Wood and Abinger Forest), as well as areas of. Always check you can fish lawfully before starting. It has in 2008 been recorded in tributaries of the River Mole at Capel and Brockham. [29], In 1972 a sub-debate on the future cleanliness of the Mole was had by the House of Lords, involving a member of the South-East Strategic Committee of the Thames Conservancy (succeeded by the Environment Agency) and four others. In the 12th century it was written Haverichesham suggesting Haeferick's hamlet or river bend settlement. esculentus) was introduced to a site at Newdigate in the early 1900s. [11], Mention is made of a mill at Brockham in 1634 and remains of the mill race are still visible. Opened as part of the A3 Esher Bypass in December 1976. [11] It has been used for many purposes including the processing of corn, paper, iron, tinplate and flock and the generation of electricity. [6], The river has captured the imagination of several authors and poets,[7] particularly since in very hot summers the river channel can become dry between Dorking and Leatherhead, most recently in 2022. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The remaining% is made up of rented dwellings (plus a negligible% of households living rent-free). Hersham began as a strip of woodland beside the River Mole. [1] The river gives its name to the Surrey district of Mole Valley. Named after the Duchess of Albany (resident of Claremont). Hersham began as a strip of woodland beside the River Mole. The gauging station south of Gatwick Airport was installed in 2005, replacing an earlier station located 200m (220yd) downstream. Mole (Horley to Hersham) is a river in Surrey. In 2003, the upper River Mole near Meath Green Lane, Horley, was enhanced to create a gravel spawning area to encourage chub and dace in addition to roach. Cobham Mill, downstream of Leatherhead, consisted of two mills used for grinding corn. 26); This page was last edited on 20 January 2023, at 21:55. Information about angling in Esher, covering fishing venues, tackle shops, supermarkets, and local weather. 1952), Key Statistics; Quick Statistics: Population Density, Hersham in Surrey: a brief local history of the parish of St. Peter's, Hersham, in the Borough of Elmbridge in Surrey, "William Lilly (1602-1681) By Barbara Dunn. [97], A wooden bridge is thought to have existed on the site of Cobham Bridge since the 12th century, the upkeep of which was the responsibility of the adjacent landowners. It is home to Sandown Park Racecourse. The bridge is a long structure of 14 segmental arches resting on low piers, finished in red brick in Flemish bond, with some Portland stone dressing. [92] The bridge was constructed as an ornamental feature in parkland laid out by Capability Brown in the late 18th century. [47] A survey in March 1883 estimated that the Fetcham springs were producing about 3.6million imperial gallons (16,000m3) every day. The River Mole originally flowed into the River Thames at the point where the present Hampton Court bridge now crosses the Thames (approximately 500 m upstream of the present confluence, on the reach above Teddington Lock). The path runs between high wire fences. The River Mole and Stepping Stones are in front of you. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Sun times, moon times, lunar phase, weather. This forum belongs to the other rivers. [71], In common with much of the rest of the Weald, the earliest evidence of human settlement along the Upper Mole is from the Mesolithic Period (20,0007000BC). Frederick Loring Vaux (1842-1933), local resident and a significant village benefactor. [8][51][52] At Leatherhead, the river leaves the chalk and flows across impermeable London Clay. The major tributaries of the River Mole are the Ifield Brook, Gatwick Stream, Earlswood Brook, Pipp Brook and The Rye, which drains Ashtead. Esher is located to the east of Hersham, at the meeting point of the A244 and A307 (Portsmouth Road). Get flood warnings by phone, text or email. [11], Castle Mill at Pixham is a Grade II listed building. These date mostly from the mesolithic period. [12] There is only one aquifer in the drainage basin, at Fetcham, which means that the majority of the water in the river is from surface drainage, particularly from Gatwick Airport and the urban areas of Horley and Crawley, and that the flow rate responds rapidly to rainfall.[1]. Hersham Green, in the nucleus of the village, is 3.4 acres (1.4 ha) of open space where regular events take place throughout the summer. In 2003, Gatwick Airport Ltd pleaded guilty to charges of allowing chemical pollution to enter the River Mole after a detergent, used to clean rubber and oil from the runway, was washed into Crawters Brook by airport workers. These levels can help you understand your flood risk now and over the next few days. Enjoy this 5.3-mile out-and-back trail near Tonawanda, New York. The antiquarian William Camden uses the Latinized form Molis in the 1586 edition of Britannia and Michael Drayton is the first to use Mole in his poem Poly-Olbion published in 1613. Somewhere around 200 B.C. Just before the gate take the footpath on the right between 2 tree stumps. [20] The meander was reinstated in 1997, in an attempt to enhance this area of the Park, although it has since become blocked by silt. Youve accepted analytics cookies. It also takes in all six ponds of this part of Esher Common, some hidden deep in the woods. The nearest tackle shops are Esher Angling Centre at Pond House, Weston Green, Thames Ditton KT7 0JX, and Surbiton Angling Centre (31 Station Approach, Esher KT10 0SR). [39] Acclaimed Astrologer", "They've been kept hangin' on for the X Factor live shows! The present bridge was constructed by George Gwilt in 1792, after responsibility for maintenance had been transferred to the county council by Act of Parliament. The remaining red brick mill dates from the 1822 and was in use until 1928. [1] The next major tributary, The Rye, (which drains Ashtead) joins to the north of Leatherhead, before the river is crossed by the M25 motorway. The Mole Valley has been polluted. The medieval bridge was rebuilt by Gwilt in 1786, but was washed away during the September 1968 floods. KT10 9RA. Allaboutangling.net: built by anglers for anglers. The original viaduct was washed away by floods on 15 September 1968. Emergency services rushed to the River Mole between Esher and Hersham on Wednesday morning (October 12) after receiving a report that a body part had been seen in the water. This is a new service your feedback will help us to improve it. [31] The Environment Agency estimated that up to 5200 fish of 14 different species were killed as the pollution drained downstream. The walk begins beside the Prince of Wales Pond, grid ref 129639, postcode [136], East Molesey Lower Mill, also known as Sterte Mill, was associated with the manor of Molesey Prior. Turn right on the wide track beside the river. This is a new service your feedback will help us to improve it. [62] The river meanders across an alluvial plain between 400 and 800m (440870yd) wide towards Cobham, where it begins to descend to a lower flood plain, which broadens as the river turns in an axehead meander. It then swings east and joins the Thames between East . Sham 69 took their name from the remnants of a piece of graffiti in the area which made reference to when Walton and Hersham Football Club secured the Athenian League title in 1969. A website by Gorge Services Ltd. All rights reserved. =? Fast trains stopping at Walton-on-Thames reach London Waterloo within 30 minutes. [12] The Mole passes Horley to the west, flowing north towards Sidlow and entering a largely rural area. We'll update this page when there's a flood alert in the area, which means flooding to low lying land is possible. The canoe is preserved at the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford. During the Second World War several sites along the course of the Mole were fortified for the defence of London against invasion from the south. [1], The geographical distribution of many species of invertebrate in the river reflects the geology of the catchment area. The bedrock is permeable chalk and the water table lies permanently below the level of the riverbed, allowing water to drain out of the river through swallow holes in the bed and banks. Very little angling is available in this area as the local lakes are closed to fishing and the River Mole is controlled by the local authority who do not permit fishing on their land. Hersham Village Golf Club is on the opposite, south side of the village, where snooker player John Virgo has been a longstanding president. However this proved to be impractical and they were instead covered by concrete domes, up to 18 m in diameter, each fully supported by the surrounding chalk and provided with a manhole and access shaft to allow periodic inspection. By contraction the name become Haverisham,[4] Haversham,[n 3] Harsham or Hersham before finally settling only on the latter. quickly develops into a wild ramble along the River Mole and then over beech- and pine-clad hills. [60] The water table in the chalk of the Wey Gap is significantly higher than might be expected from natural rainwater percolation alone. [47] The amount of water lost from the river is significant and in very hot summers the channel can become dry between Mickleham and Thorncroft Manor; this was recorded most recently in 1949,[48][49] 1976[50] and 2022. The school holds specialist Business and Enterprise College status, and boasts an impressive drama programme. There are around 3,500 measuring stations, and most are along main rivers and the coast. We'll update this page when there's a flood warning in the area. In The Faerie Queene (first published in 1590) Edmund Spenser wrote of the river: In Poly-Olbion (first published in 1612) the poet Michael Drayton described the journey taken by the River Thames to the sea: This Mole runnes into the earth, about a mile from Darking in Surrey, and after some two miles sees the light againe, which to be certaine hath been affirmed by Inhabitants thereabout reporting triall made of it. [131] It was a corn mill, built in the early 19th century, and has been converted into a bed and breakfast hotel. ?Pp9sJA_s^quN9&tx\R8Mx5s_u`:{,;.$0c )]}6>w~ByK_~_ Vj>&5HSQvPu|w_?~M6 /q$|;3Lq8SqN)?=LHI}sAZ]uesS6z3E i!+=yj}1z%H#4H:M[Wj\#\gDG/`ujzpa:yO(K+:3`~~j?u{?-@%qExtKste_/EX:n[xv[?8w{~fo?2,W`)_(rF z~~6VGS8_];qssWSn_n*,o lDu>>X\$=vlP[~gCLp? It then runs along the west side of Horley, and heads north west towards Dorking. Part of a guide to angling in Surrey. Queen Victoria wrote in her diary how she saw her first steam train in Hersham when she was a young girl. Learn more about how we use cookies in our Privacy Policy, and also find links to the privacy policy of Google and other data holders whose applications are present on or integrated with this website.
