Dial Post

Settlement in Sussex Horsham

England

Dial Post

Pot Common Potcommon Furzefield to the left, Soil Wood to the right. Taken from the bridleway. — Pot Common Credit: Simon Carey

Dial Post is a small village located in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England. Situated approximately 50 miles south of London, it is nestled in the picturesque countryside of the South Downs National Park. With a population of just over 200 residents, Dial Post offers a peaceful and rural setting, making it an ideal place for those seeking tranquility away from the bustling city life.

The village is known for its charming and traditional architecture, consisting mostly of quaint cottages and farmhouses. The surrounding area is predominantly agricultural, with vast fields and rolling hills that contribute to the village's idyllic atmosphere. The nearby Dial Post Cricket Club provides a popular recreational activity for both locals and visitors.

Despite its small size, Dial Post boasts a strong sense of community, with various events and activities organized throughout the year. The village pub, The Crown Inn, serves as a hub for social gatherings and provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents and visitors alike.

For those looking to explore the natural beauty of the area, Dial Post offers easy access to the South Downs Way, a long-distance footpath that provides stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Additionally, the nearby South Downs National Park offers countless opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding.

In conclusion, Dial Post is a charming and peaceful village in Sussex, offering a serene countryside setting and a strong sense of community. Its proximity to the South Downs National Park makes it an attractive destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a break from the city.

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Dial Post Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.963796/-0.354207 or Grid Reference TQ1519. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pot Common

Potcommon Furzefield to the left, Soil Wood to the right. Taken from the bridleway.

Simon Carey

Flat Dossers

Known a few of them in my time! Taken from the bridleway.

Simon Carey

Entrance to Whitefoots

Wheelie bin standing guard. This is the point where the bridleway turns shapely west.

Simon Carey

Jasmine Cottage, Rookcross Lane

Situated at the junction of the lane with the entrance to Rooklands Farm.

Simon Carey

Worthing Road, Dial Post

Hard to believe that the A24 used to thunder through this village until the 1980s. Now all is quiet and serene. Dial Post is a hamlet within the parish of West Grinstead and grew in size from the eighteenth century onwards. The in is The Crown.

Simon Carey

Grinders Wood

Taken from the footpath that links Thistleworth Farm with Buckells Farm.

Simon Carey

Entrance to Perrylands

Seen from the A24.

Andy Potter

Junction of Bridleway 1886/1 and Footpath 1886/2

On Benton's Lane near Wickwood Cottage.

Andy Potter

Farmland, Lock Farm

To the north west of the farm buildings with Stony Copse just over the brow.

Simon Carey

Clothall's Farmhouse

Clothalls is on a moated site with the southern (right) representing the earliest portion. A three-bay hall and northern cross-wing being added in the C15. Clothall is a small parish in Hertfordshire and a family from there seems to have made its way to Sussex. Adam de Clothale married into the 'de Grensted' family about 1270. The last, Richard de Clothale, died in 1454. 'Wealden Buildings' Editor John Warren. Coach Publishing, Horsham 1990. ISBN 0 902608 06 1 'The Victoria County History' A History of the County of Sussex: Volume 6 Part 2 Bramber Rape (North-Western Part) including Horsham

Peter Cox

Bentons Place Farm, Shipley

Note the fine Horsham stone roof. There was once a manor of Bentons which also included nearby 'Blonks' - farm and cottage.

Peter Cox

Farmland near the River Adur

The line of reeds in the foreground mark the course of the river.

Simon Carey

Bridleway to Clothalls Farm

Linking the farm with Jolesfield Common via Haterells Bridge.

Simon Carey

Clothalls Farm

Former manor house largely dating from the 17th century but incorporating parts as early as the 14th century. The former moat lies beyond the farm house obscured by bushes.

Simon Carey