Brownhill Furze

Wood, Forest in Sussex Horsham

England

Brownhill Furze

Modern Waymarker The Modern Waymarker is located  on the road.  Parish of Ashington (Horsham District). Carved stone plaque laid inside brick semicircle, erected in the 20th Century. 

Inscription reads:-  
ASHINGTON / LONDON / () MILES / WORTHING / 10 MILES

Milestone Society National ID: SX_XASH
Modern Waymarker Credit: Janet Dowding

Brownhill Furze is a wood located in the county of Sussex, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is considered one of the most beautiful and diverse forests in the region. The wood is characterized by dense vegetation, including a variety of trees such as oak, beech, and pine.

The forest is home to a wide range of wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers. It provides a habitat for numerous species, including deer, rabbits, foxes, and a rich variety of bird species. The diverse ecosystem of Brownhill Furze also supports a range of insects and small mammals.

Visitors to the wood can enjoy a number of walking trails that wind through the forest, offering tranquil and scenic views. The paths are well-maintained, making it accessible to all levels of hikers. The wood is particularly stunning during the autumn months when the foliage turns vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold.

In addition to its natural beauty, Brownhill Furze also has historical significance. It was once part of a larger estate owned by a local noble family, and remnants of old structures, such as stone walls and ruins, can still be found within the wood.

Overall, Brownhill Furze is a captivating woodland that offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its picturesque scenery, abundant wildlife, and historical charm, it is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Modern Waymarker The Modern Waymarker is located  on the road.  Parish of Ashington (Horsham District). Carved stone plaque laid inside brick semicircle, erected in the 20th Century. 

Inscription reads:-  
ASHINGTON / LONDON / () MILES / WORTHING / 10 MILES

Milestone Society National ID: SX_XASH
Modern Waymarker
The Modern Waymarker is located on the road.  Parish of Ashington (Horsham District). Carved stone plaque laid inside brick semicircle, erected in the 20th Century.  Inscription reads:- ASHINGTON / LONDON / () MILES / WORTHING / 10 MILES Milestone Society National ID: SX_XASH
London Road London Road in Ashington near Church Lane looking northwards.
London Road
London Road in Ashington near Church Lane looking northwards.
London Road roundabout The roundabout at the north end of Ashington where London Road meets Billingshurst Road and Ivy Lane.
London Road roundabout
The roundabout at the north end of Ashington where London Road meets Billingshurst Road and Ivy Lane.
Oast Cottage Viewed from the Billingshurst Road the cottage is a Grade II listed building. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1182086" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1182086">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Oast Cottage
Viewed from the Billingshurst Road the cottage is a Grade II listed building. See LinkExternal link
Spear Hill The junction of Spear Hill with Billingshurst Road.
Spear Hill
The junction of Spear Hill with Billingshurst Road.
Footpath beside Nursery On footpath number 2607 as it passes the greenhouses of a Nursery on the outskirts of Ashington.
Footpath beside Nursery
On footpath number 2607 as it passes the greenhouses of a Nursery on the outskirts of Ashington.
The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul The church is a Grade II* (star) listed building. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1027442" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1027442">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul
The church is a Grade II* (star) listed building. See LinkExternal link
All Saints Church, Buncton 12th Century Church in the tiny Parish of Wiston with Buncton.
All Saints Church, Buncton
12th Century Church in the tiny Parish of Wiston with Buncton.
St Peter and St Paul's Church, Ashington Extended in 1871. One of the bells (the stocks for which were renewed for the millennium) dates back to 1350.
St Peter and St Paul's Church, Ashington
Extended in 1871. One of the bells (the stocks for which were renewed for the millennium) dates back to 1350.
The Old School, Ashington Looking north. Built in 1872.
The Old School, Ashington
Looking north. Built in 1872.
The Old Mill Once a family owned water mill this is now a hotel.
The Old Mill
Once a family owned water mill this is now a hotel.
London Road, Ashington Looking north from the southern end of the village. Once, as its name suggests, this was the main A24 London to Worthing road. Now the traffic has been diverted away onto a bypass and the main street has been traffic-calmed. In recent years the village has developed from being a straggle along the main road into a substantial dormitory village. Surprisingly, the church is on the outskirts of the village. This may be because a Roman building, possibly a villa, existed at Church Farm and maybe the original church was associated with it.
London Road, Ashington
Looking north from the southern end of the village. Once, as its name suggests, this was the main A24 London to Worthing road. Now the traffic has been diverted away onto a bypass and the main street has been traffic-calmed. In recent years the village has developed from being a straggle along the main road into a substantial dormitory village. Surprisingly, the church is on the outskirts of the village. This may be because a Roman building, possibly a villa, existed at Church Farm and maybe the original church was associated with it.
Ashington The A24 underpass at the south end of London Road looking south. The bypass skirts the eastern side of the village and joins up with the original main road just south of this point. The road under the underpass is the road to Hole Street and Wiston and also links up with the southbound carriageway.
Ashington
The A24 underpass at the south end of London Road looking south. The bypass skirts the eastern side of the village and joins up with the original main road just south of this point. The road under the underpass is the road to Hole Street and Wiston and also links up with the southbound carriageway.
Wiston Tearooms Wiston tearooms is at the southern end of the village. In the garden is a substantial collection of animals including various species of chickens, duck and geese, as well as two pigs, Henry - the infamous "Ashington pig" who was found wandering in the nearby village of Ashington - and George, goats, and a pony.
Wiston Tearooms
Wiston tearooms is at the southern end of the village. In the garden is a substantial collection of animals including various species of chickens, duck and geese, as well as two pigs, Henry - the infamous "Ashington pig" who was found wandering in the nearby village of Ashington - and George, goats, and a pony.
Fields of Hole Street Farm A view across this entirely agricultural square: the fields of Hole Street Farm, looking towards Upper Chancton, with the trees of Birth Copse in the middle distance. The hedge line in the foreground is probably ancient; it marks the parish boundary.
Fields of Hole Street Farm
A view across this entirely agricultural square: the fields of Hole Street Farm, looking towards Upper Chancton, with the trees of Birth Copse in the middle distance. The hedge line in the foreground is probably ancient; it marks the parish boundary.
Rosewood Cottage Ivy Close, Ashington, W. Sussex.
Rosewood Cottage
Ivy Close, Ashington, W. Sussex.
Footpath to Kensett's Corner Taken from North Lane bridleway.
Footpath to Kensett's Corner
Taken from North Lane bridleway.
Coppicing, Brickyard Copse Taken from North Lane bridleway.
Coppicing, Brickyard Copse
Taken from North Lane bridleway.
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Brownhill Furze is located at Grid Ref: TQ1415 (Lat: 50.929161, Lng: -0.37249194)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Horsham

Police Authority: Sussex

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