The river also provides a corridor for wildlife through the centre of Leatherhead. [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. GHQ Line B ran along the North Downs from Farnham and Guildford, crossing the Mole Gap to the north of Dorking and following the river to Horley. River Mole rises in Baldhorns Copse 700 m (0.4 mi) to the south of the village of Rusper in West Sussex. [136], East Molesey Lower Mill, also known as Sterte Mill, was associated with the manor of Molesey Prior. The main shopping area of the town is around the High Street where the A307 meets the A244. It is home to Sandown Park Racecourse. Hersham is served by Hersham and Walton-on-Thames railway stations with a minimum of two trains per hour and differing types of services on the South West Main Line. 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). In more recent times the punk group Sham 69 with lead singer Jimmy Pursey, had its roots in Hersham. 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. quickly develops into a wild ramble along the River Mole and then over beech- and pine-clad hills. There are around 3,500 measuring stations, and most are along main rivers and the coast. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 32 min to complete. In 2002 this figure was 60%. Early to mid-19th-century brick bridge with two semi-circular arches and one elliptical arch. We produce, brand and supply for some of the biggest names in the industry. 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. [54][55] In the late 1960s the domes were reopened and inspected and the alluvium in the largest swallow hole was observed to have subsided by 1.5 metres (4ft 11in) under the centre of one of the domes. [citation needed]. Tonawanda to Buffalo via Shoreline Trail Riverwalk. The path leads to the Mole near a concrete bridge. [53] A few much larger swallow holes were also observed separated from the main river by a channel[clarification needed] of about a metre. It was used for fulling woollen cloth and milling corn. Get flood warnings by phone, text or email. [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]. By contraction the name become Haverisham,[4] Haversham,[n 3] Harsham or Hersham before finally settling only on the latter. This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 07:13. Get flood warnings by phone, text or email. [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. 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. [12] The Earlswood Brook, a tributary draining the urban area of Reigate and Redhill, joins the Mole at Sidlow. 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. Robert Bloomfield (17661823) writes the following lines about the Mole Valley in his 1806 poem Wild Flowers. Named after the Duchess of Albany (resident of Claremont). 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. [10][11], Horley Mill was first mentioned in a deed of the early 13th century. [2], Between Cobham and Esher, the Mole's historic courses have deposited gravel on top of the London Clay. [17] The mean flow measured at Horley gauging station (52m[171ft] above OD) is 1.40m3/s (49cuft/s). [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. 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. [12] The Mole passes Horley to the west, flowing north towards Sidlow and entering a largely rural area. Leaving Dorking, the River Mole skirts the south west of Leatherhead and then Cobham, before heading north between Hersham and Esher. [1][3] Twelve Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) that include wetland habitats are located within the Mole catchment area, and the stretch of river through Leatherhead has been designated a Local Nature Reserve. The walk begins beside the Prince of Wales Pond, grid ref 129639, postcode 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. Somewhere around 200 B.C. The site is a rich habitat for birds including the redshank and little ringed plover. Robinsway, Hersham is 634 meters away, 9 min walk. This website is a guide and cannot guarantee full coverage of venues, nor accuracy of the information provided. A flood warning means flooding to some property is expected. yes that is it olly had a walk round the pond as well did find some intense feeding going on in one corner very few fishing it in fact the third person . A full list of the tributaries is given in the table below. [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. Original wooden Victorian bridge replaced by a stone parapet bridge in 1907 and the present concrete bridge dates from 1965. [91] In Defoe's time, there was a footbridge at this point, but carts and waggons had to cross the river by a ford. The major tributaries of the River Mole are the Ifield Brook, Gatwick Stream, Earlswood Brook, Pipp Brook and The Rye, which drains Ashtead. [4][5] The Mole Gap forms part of a Special Area of Conservation and is an SSSI of European importance. 5 0 obj The proportion who owned their home with a loan compares to the regional average of 32.5%. KT10 9RA. At Boxhill Farm, where access to the river from the north bank was required for the herd of dairy cows, a row of twelve concrete cylinders were cast as an anti-tank measure. The Stepping Stones Extract from The River Mole or Emlyn Stream by Mary Drinkwater Bethune, which was published in 1839. The chalk aquifer also feeds the springs at the southern end of Fetcham Mill Pond, which have never been known to run dry. The River Mole and Stepping Stones are in front of you. Find a river, sea, groundwater or rainfall level in this area, Telephone: 0345 988 1188Textphone: 0345 602 6340Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekFind out more about call charges. The bridge has a 15m (49ft) span with mass concrete abutments and a pre-stressed concrete deck. The gauging station south of Gatwick Airport was installed in 2005, replacing an earlier station located 200m (220yd) downstream. [1] The river gives its name to the Surrey district of Mole Valley. River Mole, West End Recreation Ground NO FISHING. The Mole where I used to tickle trout in my youth is a drain, and it will remain a drain." Esher play at The Rugby Ground, 369 Molesey Road. Acclaimed Astrologer", "They've been kept hangin' on for the X Factor live shows! [85] The river may be paddled all year by canoe between Brockham and Fetcham with an appropriate licence from the British Canoe Union. % The present bridge opened in 1971. [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. 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. Esher is located to the east of Hersham, at the meeting point of the A244 and A307 (Portsmouth Road). 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. [96] The bridge was renovated and strengthened in 1999 by a group of Canadian engineers working on the Terra Nove project. Mole (Horley to Hersham) is a river in Surrey. Enjoy this 5.3-mile out-and-back trail near Tonawanda, New York. [8][51][52] At Leatherhead, the river leaves the chalk and flows across impermeable London Clay. [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. The restoration project was dedicated to the memory of the Canadian servicemen who were billeted in the manor during the Second World War. 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 the 12th century it was written Haverichesham suggesting Haeferick's hamlet or river bend settlement. Both barbel and brown trout are extremely sensitive to water quality and pollution. [wa=}k John Milton (c. 15621647) described the river as, In a similar vein, Alexander Pope (16881744) wrote in his poem Windsor Forest (first published 1713). Up to date as of 3:29pm on 27 February 2023. The entirety of the Mole Gap lies within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 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. In 1540 he purchased from John Carleton the "manor of Morehall or Sylkesmore" in Hersham, together with lands and woods in Burwood and Hatch in Hersham. [12] The Mole runs under the airport runway in a culvert completed in 1985. Read more 2021 munki-boy design, All Rights Reserved. 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. [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. Cp-o{ kh/smY$Q$ ;^/%wh xHeZ?!Lku'Foki7# Dc|zNgnQ/I|G7#-[;Xeet?wi0v\v^S}"5K%zx MO9z5N.w?m?yuWFG (mVg! 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. These levels can help you understand your flood risk now and over the next few days. Known as depot 'W15', this site supplied essential sheet metal parts parts for Vickers Wellington and Vickers Warwick aircraft manufactured at Brooklands. [note 8]. [86][87][88] An anti-tank ditch was dug from the Stepping Stones eastwards across the fields belonging to Bradley Farm (now Denbies vineyard). Mention of a court held at Hersham in 1272 by Reginald de Imworth and Matilda his wife, may indicate that he was then lord of the manor. Esher is located to the east of Hersham, at the meeting point of the A244 and A307 (Portsmouth Road). Within Hersham is the mixed, secondary Three Rivers Academy. Wed also like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use the service and make improvements. This trail is great for road biking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Opened in 1936, it provides services to London Waterloo and Woking to commuters based in Hersham itself - just under a mile to the south - and the southeast parts of Walton on Thames. The trail is open year-round and is . The most recent mill was demolished in 1959, although the mill house still stands. Viviparid snails and water scorpions (of the genus Nepidae) are commonly found where the river runs over the London Clay. [80], During the 17th century, two bills came before parliament to make sections of the river navigable. Constructed between January and March 2008, replacing an earlier bridge on the same site. The journey to Waterloo takes about 50 minutes. [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 Mole crosses the North Downs between Dorking and Leatherhead, where it cuts a steep-sided valley, known as the Mole Gap, through the chalk. [40] The white-legged damselfly (Platycnemis pennipes) is also found along the river, and the downy emerald (Cordulia aenea) is found between Box Hill and Leatherhead. [2], Between Dorking and Leatherhead the Mole cuts a steep-sided valley through the North Downs, creating a 170-metre-high (560ft) river cliff on the western flank of Box Hill. [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 Mole winds its way past Leatherhead and under the M25 then runs beside the boundary of the Chelsea FC training ground & then through the wealthy village of Cobham (with many "Chelsea Tractors"). a huge defensive earthwork was erected on top of St George's Hill (ecclesiastically in . 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. 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. Pages on this website do NOT confer a right to fish, nor to fish in a certain way. There are around 3,500 measuring stations, and most are along main rivers and the coast. 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. The only contiguous settlement is Walton-on-Thames, its post town. [65] Remains of a further gravel terrace, containing cherts and flints to a depth of 4m (13ft), line the east side of St George's Hill. The presence of the trench protects the land from flooding, rendering it suitable for agriculture. ", "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. [47] A survey in March 1883 estimated that the Fetcham springs were producing about 3.6million imperial gallons (16,000m3) every day. 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. [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. 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. An old timber structure was replaced by a brick building in the 1820s which can be seen from the bridge over the Ember in Hampton Court Way. History. [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. 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Its housing is relatively low-rise and diverse and it has four technology/trading estates. [note 3]. Youve accepted analytics cookies. The culvert was constructed in 1957. Emergency services conducted a search at the scene but were unable to locate anything. The westbound carriageway on Esher Road was down to one lane for much of the morning rush hour as the incident was investigated due to a line of emergency vehicles parked by the curb in the left lane. At this point, the water table rises enough for the water to flow back into the main river channel. [6] The catchment area receives 761mm (30.0in) of rain each year; the greatest average level of rainfall is 800mm (31.5in) around Crawley. 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.