Doomsday Green

Settlement in Sussex Horsham

England

Doomsday Green

Inholms Gill A tributary of the River Arun that rises in St Leonard&#039;s Forest. — Inholms Gill Credit: Simon Carey

Doomsday Green is a small village located in the county of Sussex, England. Situated amidst the picturesque countryside, it is known for its idyllic setting and tranquil atmosphere. With a population of around 500 residents, the village exudes a sense of tight-knit community and traditional values.

The village takes its name from a historic event that occurred in the 12th century when a devastating plague wreaked havoc on the local population. Legend has it that the village was spared from complete annihilation, hence the name "Doomsday Green."

The village is predominantly residential, with a few small businesses catering to the needs of the locals. The architecture of Doomsday Green reflects its rich history, with charming cottages and stone houses lining the streets. The village church, St. Mary's, stands as a prominent landmark, its spire visible from afar.

Surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, Doomsday Green offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities. The village is a haven for nature lovers and hikers, with several walking trails that showcase the area's natural beauty. The village also boasts a small park with a playground, perfect for families with young children.

Although Doomsday Green lacks major amenities, it is within easy reach of larger towns and cities, making it an ideal place for those seeking a peaceful retreat while still having access to urban facilities. Overall, Doomsday Green offers a charming slice of rural life in the heart of Sussex, where history and natural beauty converge.

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Doomsday Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.055119/-0.300601 or Grid Reference TQ1929. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Inholms Gill

A tributary of the River Arun that rises in St Leonard's Forest.

Simon Carey

Track, St Leonard's Forest

The surfaced track heads north from the car park on Hammerpond Road to Mick's Cross.

Simon Carey

Club House, Mannings Heath Golf Course

Opened in 1905 the site contains 36 holes spread over two courses; Waterfall, the original course, and Kingfisher.

Simon Carey

Goldings Lane

Viewed from the junction with Hammerpond Road. The lane heads south to Mannings Heath.

Simon Carey

Rural Bridleway near Horsham, West Sussex

This bridleway runs up a straight avenue of trees that cuts across the old St. Leonards estate from a gate lodge on the public road to the "Big House". Offered a very pleasant cycle ride on the day of the photo! Photo taken looking N along the avenue. Corn fields can be seen on the other side of the trees on the right.

Pete Chapman

Stew Pond, adjacent to bridleway, St Leonards Park Estate, Near Horsham, West Sussex.

The original purpose of this pond (and an adjacent pond) is not obvious, but its proximity to the main estate buildings may mean that it was used as water storage or a fish pond to supply the estate. Relatively overgrown and unused these days!

Pete Chapman

Owlbeech Woods, Horsham, West Sussex

Mixed woodland. The part shown is a coniferous plantation. The woods join on to Leechpool woods TQ1931. Owned an run by Horsham District Council, who permit general public access.

Pete Chapman

Motocross track near to Horsham, West Sussex

A view facing roughly north of the start line, with St. Leonard's forest in the background.

Chris Plunkett

Turf Plain

Turf Plain looking to the south east. The ground dips just beyond the trees to Sheepwash Ghyll and then rises to Scragged Oak Hill in St Leonard's Forest. Bottom left of the picture passes the High Weald Landscape Trail.

Peter Cox

Turf Plain Lodge

The ground floor pattern of Turf Plain Lodge can be clearly seen. The High Weald Landscape Trail passes just beyond the remains.

Peter Cox

Turf Plain pond

One of several ponds on Turf Plain. This one feeds to a commercial fishery.

Peter Cox

Pond on Turf Plain

Another pond on Turf Plain, this one drains a nearby motocross circuit.

Peter Cox

Plank bridge by Sheepwash Ghyll

A small stream runs down to Sheepwash ghyll and is crossed by this two plank bridge.

Peter Cox

Ford across Sheepwash Ghyll, Lower Beeding

A slab of 'Horsham stone' in the bed of Sheepwash Ghyll provides a shallow ford and a small waterfall for the footpath as it heads east up Scragged Oak Hill. Sheepwash Ghyll? In 1332 Sheepwash farm was the home of Philip atte Shepewash of West Grinstead which adjoins Nuthurst. However Sheepwash farm is some 6km to the south at TQ184244 and the Ghyll itself after passing through Roosthole flows west under Birchen bridge as the river Arun.

Peter Cox

Sheepwash Ghyll, St Leonard's Forest

Sheepwash Ghyll has cut a deep ravine running over a base of sandstone often forming small 'waterfalls' as here and providing a ford for the footpath going up Scragged Oak Hill (to the right). Sheepwash Ghyll flows out of Whitevane Pond, about 1.5km to the north of this photo, through Roosthole Pond and as Goldings stream into (Birchen) Mill Pond. Flowing out of (Birchen) Mill Pond and under the A281 it emerges as the river Arun on its way to the sea at Littlehampton.

Peter Cox

Entrance to Laurel Walk, St Leonard's Forest

The cast iron gate posts and four bar iron gate show this was once a more formal way to Laurel Walk and so to Laurel Walk Wood and was once part of St Leonard's Park. A footpath from the West Sussex County Council stile, but cyclists can whip round the tree to the left.

Peter Cox

St Leonards Park

St Leonards Park, a grade II* Georgian building, recently a care home, now divided into a number of luxurious apartments. The occupants of the house were responsible for the nearby landscape touches; one such occupant in 1881 being John Aldridge JP, Colonel in Militia (RG11 1108 f116).

Peter Cox

St Leonards Park House

From 'The buildings of England, Sussex' by Ian Nairn and Nikolaus Pevsner: ...all c.1840, still classical - e.g. the third storey with pediment and the porte-cochère ... underneath the centre seems late C18. A grade II* listed building, St Leonards Park House, was recently a nursing home but has now been converted into apartments.

Peter Cox

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Doomsday Green is located at Grid Ref: TQ1929 (Lat: 51.055119, Lng: -0.300601)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Horsham

Police Authority: Sussex