The path leads to the Mole near a concrete bridge. Robinsway, Hersham is 634 meters away, 9 min walk. The Mole catchment reaches a maximum elevation of 265m (869ft) above Ordnance Datum at Leith Hill to the southwest of Dorking. 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. [9] In John Rocque's 1768 map of Surrey, the name Moulsey River is used. The proportion who owned their home with a loan compares to the regional average of 32.5%. Four of the victims were never identified but buried in Hersham's Burvale Cemetery and another Vickers worker, 36 year old William E Hunt, was buried close by. A severe flood warning means there's a danger to life. The Thames was lapping the edge of Hurst road, but fortunately that major river had reached its peak. [44], Molesey Heath Local Nature Reserve lies on the west bank of the Mole, west of the Island Barn Reservoir. 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. Wed also like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use the service and make improvements. The walk begins beside the Prince of Wales Pond, grid ref 129639, postcode This site, like many others, uses small files called cookies to help us improve and customize your experience. [note 2], From Sidlow the Mole turns north west towards Brockham. [32] In May 2003, sewage leaking from a pump operated by Thames Water leaked into the Stanford Brook, killing coarse fish in the Gatwick stream. [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. The Mole crosses the North Downs between Dorking and Leatherhead, where it cuts a steep-sided valley, known as the Mole Gap, through the chalk. Hersham began as a strip of woodland beside the River Mole. The remaining% is made up of rented dwellings (plus a negligible% of households living rent-free). [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. Turn right on the wide track beside the river. [10] The bridge has nine low arches and is primarily built of red brick with stone coping. It was occupied by pre-historic folk whose flint instruments have been found in large numbers beside the River on Southwood Manor Farm (Burhill Road KT12 4BJ) These date mostly from the mesolithic period. [14] The course of the Mole within the airport perimeter has been altered several times since commercial flights began in 1945; however the meanders visible on the 1839 tithe map in the 1.5km (0.93mi) stretch immediately north of the runway were reinstated in 1999, in a 1.2 million project to facilitate airport expansion. Get flood warnings by phone, text or email. These levels can help you understand your flood risk now and over the next few days. Hersham also has three primary schools Burhill, became primary in 2015, Bell Farm, became primary in 2014 and Cardinal Newman. The first gauging station on the Mole is south of Gatwick Airport (57m[187ft] above OD). Tonawanda to Buffalo via Shoreline Trail Riverwalk. The manor remained in the possession of the Crown, and was granted by Philip II of Spain and Mary I of England to David Vincent. [36], The River Mole has the most diverse fish population of any river in England. This trail is great for road biking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The dividing line was what then officially termed the "London and South Western Railway line" and all borders remain almost unchanged by later local government and ecclesiastical parish decisions. Col. Terry of Burvale, Hersham. ), Prior to the last ice age, the River Thames followed a more northerly route to the North Sea, from Reading via Marlow, Chorleywood, St Albans, Hertford and along the present SuffolkEssex border. Always check you can fish lawfully before starting. [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. [25] Finally the Mole splits into two branches at the Island Barn Reservoir near Molesey: the northern (and smaller) branch continues as the River Mole and the southern branch is known as the River Ember. The Beaches sections of the Shoreline Trail consists of the construction of a multi-use pathway in the Town of Evans and Town of Brant. 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. [131] It was a corn mill, built in the early 19th century, and has been converted into a bed and breakfast hotel. Esher is located to the east of Hersham, at the meeting point of the A244 and A307 (Portsmouth Road). The original road bridge on this site was destroyed during flooding in 1968. This is a new service your feedback will help us to improve it. [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. Concrete anti-tank dragon's teeth were built on both sides of the river, a short distance upstream of the bridge, as an obstacle to armoured vehicles.[89]. [7] A planned community also exists in the south almost entirely for the retired, Whiteley Village. 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. [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). [86], The river crossing at Sidlow Bridge was heavily defended and a line of pill boxes was constructed on the north bank of the river. You can change your cookie settings at any time. A website by Gorge Services Ltd. All rights reserved. Fast trains stopping at Walton-on-Thames reach London Waterloo within 30 minutes. [11], Five of the mills mentioned in Domesday Book were in the borough of Elmbridge.[10]. Mole (Horley to Hersham) is 60.133 km long Allaboutangling.net: built by anglers for anglers. [46], The upper Mole catchment is dominated by a single broad terrace, which runs continuously from Tilgate Forest to the entry to the Mole Gap. Hersham began as a strip of woodland beside the River Mole. [136], East Molesey Lower Mill, also known as Sterte Mill, was associated with the manor of Molesey Prior. Something went wrong, please try again later. The presence of the trench protects the land from flooding, rendering it suitable for agriculture. esculentus) was introduced to a site at Newdigate in the early 1900s. It was used to process corn, brass wire, iron, paper, linoleum, and books. Use our species pages to find the fisheries that suit you. Frederick Wicks (18401910), author and inventor, retired to the village and died there. Leaving Dorking, the River Mole skirts the south west of Leatherhead and then Cobham, before heading north between Hersham and Esher. Places within Hersham therefore technically include part of Saint George's Hill, all of Burwood Park and Whiteley Village. A seven-span 170m long (190yd) reinforced concrete viaduct, cast. 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. [1] At the confluence of the Mole and the River Thames at Hampton Court Palace it is possible to catch a wide variety of coarse fish species. Get flood warnings by phone, text or email. Its housing is relatively low-rise and diverse and it has four technology/trading estates. KT10 9RA. 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 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. 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. There are around 3,500 measuring stations, and most are along main rivers and the coast. [135], East Molesey Upper Mill was associated with the manor of Molesey Matham. An epic 9 hour paddle/tree climb/portage-fest, down the River Mole from Fetcham to Hersham with friends from London. [42], A nationally scarce species which is locally common on the River Mole is the greater dodder (Cuscuta europaea), a parasitic plant. It has in 2008 been recorded in tributaries of the River Mole at Capel and Brockham. [88][90] The location is popular with anglers and families, but swimming is strongly discouraged as the water is polluted in places. There were a series of fires over a century and after the last in 1978 the buildings were demolished. The river passes under the airport in a 425m (465yd) long concrete culvert with 50cm (20in) thick walls and roof. [21], At Leatherhead, the Mole leaves the chalk and turns northwestwards to flow across impermeable London Clay, winding towards Cobham. The river also provides a corridor for wildlife through the centre of Leatherhead. A similar trench is runs up several of the Mole's tributaries, notably along Deanoak Brook which follows a local strike. John Milton (c. 15621647) described the river as, In a similar vein, Alexander Pope (16881744) wrote in his poem Windsor Forest (first published 1713). [136], In addition there was Ember Mill, which stood on the banks of the old course of the River Ember near Hampton Court Way.[136]. In this it was said, "I can see no future for [The Mole]. [68] This name is probably derived from the Old English word men meaning misty or causing mists,[67] and the name of the River Ember probably has its origins in this name. Opened as part of the A3 Esher Bypass in December 1976. The River Mole arises in Sussex and enters Surrey at Gatwick airport. The trail is open year-round and is . Mole (Horley to Hersham) is 60.133 km long and is not designated artificial or heavily modified. In response to heavy flooding of East Molesey and Thames Ditton in September 1968, the river was modified downstream of Albany Bridge to the Thames and new flood defences were constructed. 5 0 obj Post Reply . Bronze and Iron Age burials have been found on the slopes of the hill which was clearly a feature of some importance in ancient times. In addition Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Bing also collects the data of visitors including device used and links clicked; other third party applications also collect this sort of data. 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. The restoration project was dedicated to the memory of the Canadian servicemen who were billeted in the manor during the Second World War. Named after the Duchess of Albany (resident of Claremont). [10][11], Horley Mill was first mentioned in a deed of the early 13th century. [31] The Environment Agency estimated that up to 5200 fish of 14 different species were killed as the pollution drained downstream. Early in World War II, Barnes Wallis and several hundred staff were evacuated to Burhill Golf Club from the nearby Vickers-Armstrongs aircraft factory at Brooklands and designed the legendary Dambusters 'bouncing bomb' there. In the nucleus of the village is Hersham Green, 3.4 acres (1.4ha) of open space on which regular events take place throughout the year. 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. [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. 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. 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. The site is a rich habitat for birds including the redshank and little ringed plover. 1200 students. 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. Queen Victoria wrote in her diary how she saw her first steam train in Hersham when she was a young girl. For the hamlet in Cornwall, see, The artefact-rich manor is at Burhill Road KT12 4BJ, Will of Dame Dorothye Edmondes, widow of Sir Christopher Edmondes, of 'Est Moulsey, Surrey', line 39 of her registered will; National Archives; PROB 11, proved 21 Sept 1615: 'And the lease of the Coppice called the Hurst Coppice, lying & being in Haversham, in the parish of Waltoun, in the said county' (spelling modernized), 'The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover, The Cabinet & Presidency 19201933' (Pub. The proportion of households in the settlement who owned their home outright compares to the regional average of 35.1%. [2], Between Cobham and Esher, the Mole's historic courses have deposited gravel on top of the London Clay. Mole (Horley to Hersham) takes in water from an area around 151.017 km2 in size and is part of the Mole Lower and Rythe catchment area. 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. There have been further alterations to the courses of these two rivers in a major flood prevention scheme since serious flooding in the area in 1947 and 1968. Below Leatherhead the river has historically supported larger predatory fish including chub, perch, pike, and eels, however in recent years chub and eel numbers have begun to decline. Acclaimed Astrologer", "They've been kept hangin' on for the X Factor live shows! [92] The bridge was constructed as an ornamental feature in parkland laid out by Capability Brown in the late 18th century. [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). As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The woodland, river and ponds are attractive at any time of the year. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Esher is located to the east of Hersham, at the meeting point of the A244 and A307 (Portsmouth Road). We produce, brand and supply for some of the biggest names in the industry. 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. The Mole Valley has been polluted. The Heath is an area of rough scrubland and, despite its name, is a reclaimed landfill site hence its large but artificial mound and small plateau. By contraction the name become Haverisham,[4] Haversham,[n 3] Harsham or Hersham before finally settling only on the latter. [1] Investment in the Sewage Treatment Works in the catchment area has improved the quality of the discharges into the river,[1] and modifications to the runway and apron drainage systems at Gatwick Airport mean that surface water is diverted to aerated pollution control lagoons and balancing ponds for treatments, including acid/alkali neutralisation, before release into the river. A new Lidl supermarket was given permission in 2015 and subsequently opened on a site formerly used by ABC Motors and latterly by Ian Allan Publishing, increasing Hersham's retail floor-space in addition to Waitrose. 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. [4][5] The Mole Gap forms part of a Special Area of Conservation and is an SSSI of European importance. [64], The river is first recorded in the Red Book of Thorney in AD 983 as Emen and in the AD 1005 Cartulary of the Abbey of Eynsham as both Emen and men. The culvert was constructed in 1957. Luftwaffe bombers also dropped various bombs on and around Hersham and six V-1 flying bombs exploded in the parish. Besides the significant contribution of ABC Motors to the British war effort with products that included auxiliary power units for Short Sunderland flying boats), Vickers-Armstrongs had four secret production sites in the village and its surrounding parish occupied the existing Ben Stanley Ltd bus depot and workshop in Burwood Road as part of its dispersed Tinsmiths Department. Hersham is served by Hersham and Walton-on-Thames railway stations with a minimum of two trains per hour even on Sundays and differing types of services on the South West Main Line. 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. [40][41] The Mole is one of only three locations in England where the river shingle beetle (Meotica anglica) is found. The canoe is preserved at the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford. A mean flow of 3.74m3/s (132cuft/s) is measured at a fourth gauging station, located at Castle Mill (39m[128ft] above OD). As part of the development of Hersham a new shopping centre was built in the early 1980s with a large supermarket (30k sq feet ) now occupied by Waitrose, although the whole complex is currently under consideration for major redevelopment by the owners. Robert Bloomfield (17661823) writes the following lines about the Mole Valley in his 1806 poem Wild Flowers. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 32 min to complete. Turn left, signposted Hersham and follow this almost to the gates of a caravan site. Part of a guide to angling in Surrey. However, the road remained open and the site was clear of parked vehicles by mid-morning. The River Mole is a tributary of the River Thames in southern England. Enjoy this 5.3-mile out-and-back trail near Tonawanda, New York. [17] The mean flow measured at Horley gauging station (52m[171ft] above OD) is 1.40m3/s (49cuft/s). Turn right on the wide track beside the river. [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]. In 2002 this figure was 60%. 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. About 90% of the energy generated is fed into the regional electricity grid, while the remainder is used to supply the Betchworth Park Estate, where the weir is situated. [2] Brickearth deposits are common in the valley around Betchworth and east of Dorking. Another well-established commercial business is the popular Squires Garden Centre adjacent to the Burvale Cemetery in Burwood Road. ", READ MORE: Emergency services find nothing after report of 'body part' in River Mole near Hersham - recap. 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. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service received the report at 7.13am and sent two fire engines, two Water Rescue teams and two officers to the site near Esher Road. Get flood warnings by phone, text or email. [12] At Pixham the Mole meets the Pipp Brook, a tributary draining the northeastern slopes of Leith Hill. [81][82] The only Surrey river to have been made fully navigable is the combined lower section of the River Wey. [33], The marsh frog (Pelophylax ridibundus, a non-native species introduced from Europe in the 1930s) is now commonly found in the upper Mole and its tributaries around Newdigate and Gatwick. Its roll holds approx. Get flood warnings by phone, text or email. 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). 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. [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. Constructed between January and March 2008, replacing an earlier bridge on the same site. The bridge is largely composed of flint and has a large inverted scallop shell in the place of the keystone and similar shells in the spandrels at each side. A single track bridge built in 1737 by Richard and Thomas Skilton. The present bridge opened in 1971. The Mole descends 15m[49ft] in the 10km[6mi] stretch between Brockham and Leatherhead, compared to 3m[9.8ft] in 19km[12mi] between Horley and Brockham. 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. River Mole, West End Recreation Ground NO FISHING. 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Just across from the green is a shopping centre, consisting of multiple shops and restaurants.

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