It is home to Sandown Park Racecourse. At Cobham the river swings round in a pronounced axehead meander skirting Painshill Landscape Garden, where a 11-metre (35ft) diameter waterwheel raises water 5 metres (16ft) from the river to feed the ornamental lake in the park. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 4 h 51 min to complete. 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. [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 path runs between high wire fences. 0.7km (0.4mi) south of Sidlow the mean flow is measured as 2.21m3/s (78cuft/s) at Kinnersley Manor gauging station (48m[157ft] above OD). [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. [8][51][52] At Leatherhead, the river leaves the chalk and flows across impermeable London Clay. 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). [note 8]. Opened as part of the A3 Esher Bypass in December 1976. The very modest High Street contains almost entirely only convenience and socialising stores; fashion and leisure shops are to be found less than 2 miles (3.2km) to the north, in Walton on Thames. [27] During this period, the Mole is thought to have merged with the River Wey near Byfleet and then flowed in a north-easterly direction via Richmond to meet the proto-Thames near Ware in Hertfordshire. [37] A second non-native species, the edible frog (Pelophylax kl. [1], The geographical distribution of many species of invertebrate in the river reflects the geology of the catchment area. You have a choice here. The North Downs Way crosses the river at Box Hill via seventeen hexagonal stepping stones, which are frequently submerged after heavy rainfall. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [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. The Mole where I used to tickle trout in my youth is a drain, and it will remain a drain." There is a Waitrose at 105 High Street, KT10 9QE. By contraction the name become Haverisham,[4] Haversham,[n 3] Harsham or Hersham before finally settling only on the latter. 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. 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. The culvert was constructed in 1957. 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. Up to date as of 9:36pm on 27 February 2023. The site is a rich habitat for birds including the redshank and little ringed plover. . [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. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Mesolithic sites at Wonham, Flanchford and Sidlow. 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). [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. [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. ", "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. % Its housing is relatively low-rise and diverse and it has four technology/trading estates. Flood alert area: River Mole and its tributaries from Kinnersley Manor to South Hersham, including Sidlow, Leigh, Betchworth, Brockham, Pixham, Dorking, Mickleham, Leatherhead, Fetcham, Stoke D'Abernon and Cobham. Two golf courses are within its bounds, Burhill Golf Club and Hersham Village Golf Club; considerable other land is wooded, used for mixed farming or Esher Rugby Club,[n 1] much of which is Metropolitan Green Belt. [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 walk begins beside the Prince of Wales Pond, grid ref 129639, postcode 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. [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. The Ember flood relief channel has a diverse fish population, including chub, dace, roach, bleak, large pike and barbel. [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. There are three listed bridges in Leatherhead of which the 14 arch Leatherhead Town Bridge is the oldest. [40][41] The Mole is one of only three locations in England where the river shingle beetle (Meotica anglica) is found. 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. [86] Between Betchworth and Box Hill, the north bank of the River Mole was stabilised and made steeper to prevent wheeled vehicles from crossing. Zander have been caught in the Lower Mole below Dorking since the 1980s. The only contiguous settlement is Walton-on-Thames, its post town. Luftwaffe bombers also dropped various bombs on and around Hersham and six V-1 flying bombs exploded in the parish. [95], The single-span Shell Bridge stands in the grounds of Thorncroft Manor, to the south of the Town Centre. 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. ?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? Hersham Village Golf Club is on the opposite, south side of the village, where snooker player John Virgo has been a longstanding president. [81][82] The only Surrey river to have been made fully navigable is the combined lower section of the River Wey. The proportion who owned their home with a loan compares to the regional average of 32.5%. South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) also attended the incident. It was restored to full working order by the Cobham Mill Preservation Trust, and is now open to the public from 2pm to 5pm on the second Sunday of each month (between April and October). Cp-o{ kh/smY$Q$ ;^/%wh xHeZ?!Lku'Foki7# Dc|zNgnQ/I|G7#-[;Xeet?wi0v\v^S}"5K%zx MO9z5N.w?m?yuWFG (mVg! It then flows into the River Thames at Hampton Court. In this manner it goes away, lessening the stream for above a mile, near two, and these they call the Swallows. 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 Another well-established commercial business is the popular Squires Garden Centre adjacent to the Burvale Cemetery in Burwood Road. The final mill on the site was demolished in 1790, however remains of the mill leat are still visible. Frederick Loring Vaux (1842-1933), local resident and a significant village benefactor. quickly develops into a wild ramble along the River Mole and then over beech- and pine-clad hills. [80], During the 17th century, two bills came before parliament to make sections of the river navigable. 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. In 1953 the larger mill was demolished by Surrey County Council to allieviate traffic congestion on Mill Road. [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 original road bridge on this site was destroyed during flooding in 1968. 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. [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. [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. Similarly congregationalists had a Round Chapel which existed from 1844 until 1961, the year in which the single dual carriageway in Hersham was created, and enabling its construction.[5]. That this could have been constructed at all indicates a fairly large population in the district, a chieftain of some sort, organised labour and a desperate perhaps recurring danger. Downside Mill, Cobham was the mill of the manor of Downe. The River Mole is a tributary of the River Thames in southern England. [96] The bridge was renovated and strengthened in 1999 by a group of Canadian engineers working on the Terra Nove project. The present bridge opened in 1971. This article is about the village in Surrey. It was used to process corn, brass wire, iron, paper, linoleum, and books. Not all of the water removed from the river by the swallow holes is returned to the channel at Leatherhead. Until the Dissolution of the Monasteries it was owned by Chertsey Abbey. The 1st XV play in a black-amber strip. The remaining red brick mill dates from the 1822 and was in use until 1928. It also takes in all six ponds of this part of Esher Common, some hidden deep in the woods. Hersham began as a strip of woodland beside the River Mole. Tributary of the River Thames in southern England, This article is about the river in south east England. Hersham began as a strip of woodland beside the River Mole. It dates back way before the Doomsday book and this is what makes it such an interesting river to paddle. Both barbel and brown trout are extremely sensitive to water quality and pollution. In more recent times the punk group Sham 69 with lead singer Jimmy Pursey, had its roots in Hersham. [11], Five of the mills mentioned in Domesday Book were in the borough of Elmbridge.[10]. 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. Location. [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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Hersham is a village in Surrey, . 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. large bittercress (Cardamine amara) and the non-native Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera). The river also provides a corridor for wildlife through the centre of Leatherhead. 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. Viviparid snails and water scorpions (of the genus Nepidae) are commonly found where the river runs over the London Clay. [91] In Defoe's time, there was a footbridge at this point, but carts and waggons had to cross the river by a ford. TV presenter John Inverdale has long been associated with the club, albeit the 2010s saw his involvement diminish. Acclaimed Astrologer", "They've been kept hangin' on for the X Factor live shows! 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. Original wooden Victorian bridge replaced by a stone parapet bridge in 1907 and the present concrete bridge dates from 1965. Mole (Horley to Hersham) is a river in Surrey. Cobham Mill, downstream of Leatherhead, consisted of two mills used for grinding corn. [3] The Gatwick Stream is dominated by coarse fish such as brown trout, brook lamprey, and eel. [6] The catchment area receives 761mm (30.0in) of rain each year; the greatest average level of rainfall is 800mm (31.5in) around Crawley. Library, Hersham is 311 meters away, 5 min walk. Emergency services conducted a search at the scene but were unable to locate anything. [53] A few much larger swallow holes were also observed separated from the main river by a channel[clarification needed] of about a metre. 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. [83] In 1810 the engineer John Rennie proposed a canal linking the River Medway to Portsmouth which was to have a branch to London following the Mole for much of its length. [2], During the second half of the 20th century pollution levels in the river were high; however, since 1995 the water quality has improved dramatically and the Mole now boasts the greatest diversity of fish species of any river in England. The River Mole rises in West Sussex near Gatwick Airport and flows north-west through Surrey for 50 miles. [12] The Earlswood Brook, a tributary draining the urban area of Reigate and Redhill, joins the Mole at Sidlow. Wed also like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use the service and make improvements. Get flood warnings by phone, text or email. Initially the surveyors tried to fill the holes with rubble to prevent the foundations of the new road subsiding. 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. This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 07:13. The most recent mill was demolished in 1959, although the mill house still stands. Other specialist Hersham firms include coachbuilders Compton & Herman Ltd based in Molesey Road in the 1920s before being renamed Compton Motor Body Builders and later moving first to Kingston and then to New Malden. Pages on this website do NOT confer a right to fish, nor to fish in a certain way. 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. A seven-span 170m long (190yd) reinforced concrete viaduct, cast. Just over a mile long and several feet wide, the Bird Island Pier takes you out onto the Niagara River. [4] It is of brick and stone in 13th-century style, has a nave and aisles, five arcades, chancel, transepts, and a western tower and spire. In World War II, in a daring daylight raid on 4th September 1940, German bombers successfully attacked the important Vickers aircraft factory at Brooklands killing nearly 90 people. In the 12th century it was written Haverichesham suggesting Haeferick's hamlet or river bend settlement. The 18th-century weir at Betchworth was modified in 2004 to facilitate the installation of two 27.5kW low-head hydro turbines.
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