[73] Remains of a flat-bottomed dug-out canoe were found at the confluence of the Mole and Thames in 1877 by a local boatman. vGc+R~g^Dq|( [53][54] About six of these larger swallow holes were found to the west of the Burford Bridge Hotel, along the course of the A24 Mickleham Bypass during its construction in 1936. The geology of the local area is complex, since the river leaves the chalk of the Mole Gap at this point and flows over gravel and clay, creating a patchwork of different habitats including scrub, woodland, hedges, banks, and meadows as well as the water itself. The walk begins beside the Prince of Wales Pond, grid ref 129639, postcode [38], In the Mole Gap between Dorking and Leatherhead the river supports populations of chub, dace, barbel, and brown trout. 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. 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. There is a Waitrose at 105 High Street, KT10 9QE. [22] The aquifer at Fetcham is the only one in the entire catchment area. [12] At Pixham the Mole meets the Pipp Brook, a tributary draining the northeastern slopes of Leith Hill. [7] A planned community also exists in the south almost entirely for the retired, Whiteley Village. A part suspended steel and timber deck bridge, spanning 42 metres (138ft). It was used for fulling woollen cloth and milling corn. [wa=}k It rises in West Sussex near Gatwick Airport and flows northwest through Surrey for 80km (50 miles) to the Thames at Hampton Court Palace. Esher is located to the east of Hersham, at the meeting point of the A244 and A307 (Portsmouth Road). [15][16], The Mole enters Surrey to the south of Horley, where it meets the Gatwick Stream, a tributary draining Worth Forest to the southeast of Crawley. Get more Esher news from SurreyLive straight to your inbox for free here. 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. Get flood warnings by phone, text or email. Emergency services conducted a search at the scene but were unable to locate anything. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. You have a choice here. It was used to produce gunpowder from the time of the Commonwealth until about 1780. [86] Between Betchworth and Box Hill, the north bank of the River Mole was stabilised and made steeper to prevent wheeled vehicles from crossing. Places within Hersham therefore technically include part of Saint George's Hill, all of Burwood Park and Whiteley Village. The first gauging station on the Mole is south of Gatwick Airport (57m[187ft] above OD). There are around 3,500 measuring stations, and most are along main rivers and the coast. A police spokesperson said: "Officers were called to the riverside at Esher Road in Walton-on-Thames by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, after a report of what was believed to be a body part in the water this morning. In the 18th century and until 1802 at least, the estate, then known as 'the manor of Southwood and Silksmore,' appears to have been held by the Frederick family. 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. Another well-established commercial business is the popular Squires Garden Centre adjacent to the Burvale Cemetery in Burwood Road. We'll update this page when there's a flood warning in the area. [8][51][52] At Leatherhead, the river leaves the chalk and flows across impermeable London Clay. [12] The Mole passes Horley to the west, flowing north towards Sidlow and entering a largely rural area. 26); This page was last edited on 20 January 2023, at 21:55. [81], In 1798 William Marshall advocated the canalisation of a short stretch of the River Mole between Betchworth and Dorking to facilitate the movement of chalk from quarry to market. However, during the early 1930s, when Hampton Court Way and the bridge were built, the River Mole was redirected to flow into the River Ember and both rivers now enter the Thames in a single widened and straightened channel once occupied only by the River Ember. Today the Mole is navigable for the 400m (440yd) from the confluence with the River Thames to Molember Weir at East Molesey where there is a private mooring facility. We produce, brand and supply for some of the biggest names in the industry. These levels can help you understand your flood risk now and over the next few days. 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 began as a strip of woodland beside the River Mole. However the river's name is unlikely to have derived from this behaviour: The Oxford Dictionary of English Place Names suggests that Mole either comes from the Latin mola (a mill) or is a back-formation from Molesey (Mul's island). A flood warning means flooding to some property is expected. [12] The Earlswood Brook, a tributary draining the urban area of Reigate and Redhill, joins the Mole at Sidlow. This website is a guide and cannot guarantee full coverage of venues, nor accuracy of the information provided. [11], Castle Mill at Pixham is a Grade II listed building. [134] For many years there may have been two mills on the site for corn grinding and industrial use. At the east end of Painshill Park, the flood plain narrows into a trench about 60m (66yd) wide, in which the river runs northwards for 6.5km (4.0mi) towards Hersham, where the river enters the flood plain of the River Thames. 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. In 1990 the Environment Agency assessed 23% of the watercourses as Grade B (good) or better. River Mole, West End Recreation Ground NO FISHING. =? Get flood warnings by phone, text or email. For the river in Devon, see, River Ember Flood Relief Channel and confluence with the Thames. In 1929 an aeroplane designed by Anthony Fletcher was constructed in the village by ABC Motors. [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. TV presenter John Inverdale has long been associated with the club, albeit the 2010s saw his involvement diminish. The woodland, river and ponds are attractive at any time of the year. Up to date as of 3:29pm on 27 February 2023. The River Mole rises in West Sussex near Gatwick Airport and flows north-west through Surrey for 50 miles. The bridge was rebuilt in 1991. and is not designated artificial or heavily modified. Four technology/trading estates exist in Hersham: A major nearby conjoined set of trading estates spans the Weybridge/Byfleet border at Brooklands and Heathrow Airport also has a range of employers, though this is across Walton-on-Thames itself and the borough of Spelthorne. [23][24][note 5], From Painshill Park the river flows northeastwards to the Thames, passing to the west of Esher Commons and then forming the boundary between Hersham and Esher, where the mean flow of the river is 5.43m3/s (192cuft/s). Constructed between January and March 2008, replacing an earlier bridge on the same site. The river flows initially southwards for 1km (0.6mi) to a small lake at Baldhorns Park, before running eastwards through a largely rural area towards Crawley. 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. 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. The River Mole forms the western boundary of the common, flowing past a steep sandy area known locally as The Ledges. The parish boundaries run from the South West Main Line railway in the North to the East and through St George's Hill in the West. Wed also like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use the service and make improvements. When Henry VIII built Nonsuch Palace in Cheam as many as eighty loads of timber were obtained from Southwood, or the South Woods, for it. Water is therefore able to flow out of the river through swallow holes in the bed and banks, decreasing the volume of water carried in the main channel. ", "Manchester United's Luke Shaw signs new contract at Old Trafford until 2023", Parakeet population booming in borough Molesey News & Mail, 7 July 2004, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hersham&oldid=1134823525. Mole Valley - Walking London's Waterways Home Mole Valley This walk was rather different in that it didn't follow an existing long distance path. River Mole at Stoke D'Abernon, Cobham and South Hersham flood warning area. It was used to process corn, brass wire, iron, paper, linoleum, and books. [16] Most important to the local economy is the accessibility of Central London see Rail below, with more than 500,000 train entries and exits per annum recorded across the two stations bordering and in the village itself. 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. [78], It is not clear to what extent the Mole was used for navigation in the past: In the late 13th century, Thorncroft Manor (south of Leatherhead) purchased a shout, a type of boat up to 16 metres (52ft) in length used to carry produce to market[79] and it has been suggested that stone cut from quarries in Reigate was transported to London via the river. 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. Rules can change, and fishing may become banned on waters.A small commission is made from the sale of products in the fishing tackle section. However, the road remained open and the site was clear of parked vehicles by mid-morning. The remaining red brick mill dates from the 1822 and was in use until 1928. Hersham also has three primary schools Burhill, became primary in 2015, Bell Farm, became primary in 2014 and Cardinal Newman. 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. [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. KT10 9RA. The path leads to the Mole near a concrete bridge. The river flows initially southwards for 1 km (0.6 mi) to a small lake at Baldhorns Park, before running eastwards through a largely rural area towards Crawley. This was estimated in 2004 to have consisted of around 7,000 birds.[15]. River Mole rises in Baldhorns Copse 700m (0.4mi) to the south of the village of Rusper in West Sussex. [55] When the Dorking to Leatherhead railway was constructed in 1859, a fossilised swallow hole was discovered in the cutting at the south end of Box Hill & Westhumble railway station, suggesting that even in its early history, the river had swallow holes.[53]. This is a popular trail for road biking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Its housing is relatively low-rise and diverse and it has four technology/trading estates. quickly develops into a wild ramble along the River Mole and then over beech- and pine-clad hills. Library, Hersham is 311 meters away, 5 min walk. [63] The depth of the deposits generally varies from 2.5to 7m (823ft);[64] the lower layers are generally highly compacted and cemented together with brick-red iron oxide, whereas the upper layers are loosely packed with angular flints and sand. Location. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Get flood warnings by phone, text or email. Built in 1957 as part of the scheme to divert the A23 around the eastern periphery of Gatwick Airport. stream quickly develops into a wild ramble along the River Mole and then over beech- and pine-clad hills. [47], In a survey in 1958, the geologist C.C. Fagg identified 25 active swallow holes between Dorking and Mickleham; the majority were only a few centimetres in diameter and were located in the vertical banks of the river below the water line. Hersham began as a strip of woodland beside the River Mole. [72] The Lower Mole appears to have been settled during the same period and a flint axe dating from Mesolithic period found on spit of land close to River Mole in Cobham in 1965. North of Esher the old river channel is dominated by floating pennywort, a highly invasive weed, which cuts off all light to the river bed, reducing oxygen levels and resulting in a poor habitat for fish. Initially the surveyors tried to fill the holes with rubble to prevent the foundations of the new road subsiding. Frederick Wicks (18401910), author and inventor, retired to the village and died there. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Turn left, signposted Hersham and follow this almost to the gates of a caravan site. [53] A few much larger swallow holes were also observed separated from the main river by a channel[clarification needed] of about a metre. The path leads to the Mole near a concrete bridge. [4], Hersham's first chapel of ease (Holy Trinity church, which was demolished in 1889 having been superseded) was built of yellow brick in Anglo-Norman style in 1839. The path runs between high wire fences. [76], Significant Bronze Age finds include a bronze sword found close to the river north of Amberley Farm near Charlwood[77] and a small hoard of weaponry consisting of two palstave axes and a scabbard chape was discovered in 2003 in Norbury Park close to Ham Bank. Within a few minutes walk of the village centre in the east are green fields and meadows alongside the River Mole and footpaths both through and by fields used for mixed farming. [11], Mention is made of a mill at Brockham in 1634 and remains of the mill race are still visible. Mole (Horley to Hersham) is 60.133 km long This is part of a larger effort to form a continuous multi-use pathway along Erie County's Lake Erie and Niagara River coast line. [53] Most holes were difficult to observe in times of normal or heavy flow and were susceptible to silting up as new holes were continually being formed. 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. [68] In John Speed's 1611 map of Surrey this stretch of the river is denoted by a series of hills accompanied by the legend "The river runneth under". The bridge has a 15m (49ft) span with mass concrete abutments and a pre-stressed concrete deck. The beautiful demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo) disappeared from the River Mole during the 1960s owing to deteriorating water quality, but has since recolonised. Their first men's team is notable in the region and saw 2012-14 among the upper 50% of clubs in RFU National League 1 (the third level of the sport in England), having been relegated in the previous season. [2] Much of the catchment area lies on impermeable rock (including Weald Clay and London Clay), meaning that the river level responds rapidly to heavy rainfall. The following day the Mole Bridge in Esher road, was swamped, with the river bursting its banks across the flatland towards Hersham. Turn right on the wide track beside the river. The river passes under the airport in a 425m (465yd) long concrete culvert with 50cm (20in) thick walls and roof. Early to mid-19th-century brick bridge with two semi-circular arches and one elliptical arch. large bittercress (Cardamine amara) and the non-native Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera). It then swings east and joins the Thames between East . [28], Standard water quality of Mole and its tributaries has improved markedly since the 1990s. The original viaduct was washed away by floods on 15 September 1968. [1], The geographical distribution of many species of invertebrate in the river reflects the geology of the catchment area. The course of the river through Norbury Park was partially straightened when the Epsom to Horsham railway was built in 1837, with the removal of a small meander north of Westhumble. Post Reply . [39] Just across from the green is a shopping centre, consisting of multiple shops and restaurants. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 32 min to complete. Hersham Village Golf Club is on the opposite, south side of the village, where snooker player John Virgo has been a longstanding president. An epic 9 hour paddle/tree climb/portage-fest, down the River Mole from Fetcham to Hersham with friends from London. [21], At Leatherhead, the Mole leaves the chalk and turns northwestwards to flow across impermeable London Clay, winding towards Cobham. The water table rises at this point and much of the water which drained out of the channel through the chalk returns through springs in the riverbed. Cp-o{ kh/smY$Q$ ;^/%wh xHeZ?!Lku'Foki7# Dc|zNgnQ/I|G7#-[;Xeet?wi0v\v^S}"5K%zx MO9z5N.w?m?yuWFG (mVg! At this point, the water table rises enough for the water to flow back into the main river channel. The bridge was designed by the architect Howard Humphreys and the westernmost section is a drawbridge which may be raised to prevent access to Painshill Park. The Anglo-Saxons may well have been the first permanent settlers here; they gave the name to the place and no older remains of actual dwellings in areas not mentioned above have been found. It has been suggested that a proportion of the excess water originates from the Mole Gap. ?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? I made up the walk using O/S Explorer Maps from a series of paths, tracks and roads which followed the course of the River Mole as near as possible. Col. Terry of Burvale, Hersham. The M25 Junction 10 is 4 miles away and an A-roads and dual carriageway connect neighbouring (but not contiguous) Esher and the almost bordering towns of Weybridge and Cobham, across a narrow strip of Walton on Thames. 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The river also provides a corridor for wildlife through the centre of Leatherhead. The River Mole arises in Sussex and enters Surrey at Gatwick airport. The sudden change from impermeable Weald Clay to permeable chalk and the increased gradient[note 4] of the river, allow the water table to drop below the bed of the river. During the Middle Pleistocene period,[note 6] a large ice sheet built up across much of the East of England, reaching as far south as St Albans and Chelmsford, blocking the path of the proto-Thames. Fast trains stopping at Walton-on-Thames reach London Waterloo within 30 minutes. This is a new service your feedback will help us to improve it. 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. We use some essential cookies to make this service work. Between Dorking and Leatherhead the Mole cuts a steep-sided valley (the Mole Gap) though the North Downs, carving a 170-metre-high (560ft) river cliff on the western flank of Box Hill and a smaller 50-metre (160ft) cliff at Ham Bank in Norbury Park. Information about angling in Esher, covering fishing venues, tackle shops, supermarkets, and local weather. [9] In John Rocque's 1768 map of Surrey, the name Moulsey River is used. Grade II listed. [137], 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 during the 1976 drought).[22][50]. [95], The single-span Shell Bridge stands in the grounds of Thorncroft Manor, to the south of the Town Centre. The journey to Waterloo takes about 50 minutes. [11], The first mill at Sidlow was built during Saxon times. History along the River Mole Up to date as of 9:36pm on 27 February 2023. The North Downs Way crosses the river at Box Hill via seventeen hexagonal stepping stones, which are frequently submerged after heavy rainfall. [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. [6] From the source to Dorking, the river drains an area of 340km2 (130sqmi), of which approximately 60% is on Wealden or Atherfield Clay, 20% is on Tunbridge Wells Sand and 20% is on greensand. The other locations were at Burhill Golf Club ('W32'- see below) plus Corbie Wood ('W86' which included both a Bellman hangar and an Air Ministry T.2 Type hangar) and Riseholme ('W63'), both located on the St George's Hill side of Seven Hills Road. Hersham's large second golf club is Burhill Golf Club (with North and South courses, the latter of which has been added near Burwood Park. The site is a rich habitat for birds including the redshank and little ringed plover. Instead of merely (for vestry and property owning matters such as poor relief, road maintenance, manorial ownership, land tax and tithes) being the southern hamlet of Walton, Hersham became an ecclesiastical parish in 1851. The first, in 1663, was passed by the House of Commons but was defeated in the House of Lords. 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. Either take a right at the rivers' edge and follow the riverside path (you can cross the river at the bridge a little further along), or cross the Stepping Stones and follow the path running parallel to the river on the other side. 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. [1] In 1974 zander, a non-indigenous coarse fish native to Europe, were introduced legally to Old Bury Hill Lake which supplies the Pipp Brook. Own label and private label building products. Enjoy this 5.3-mile out-and-back trail near Tonawanda, New York. [36], The Mole catchment area includes twelve Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) that include wetland habitats,[6] The Mole Gap forms part of a Special Area of Conservation and is an SSSI of European importance.

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