Furzefield Wood

Wood, Forest in Surrey Reigate and Banstead

England

Furzefield Wood

Old Milestone, A23, Brighton Road, Outside No. 99 The milestone is located 120m North of the junction with Church Lane, on the East side of the road in the pavement with back to boundary wall. Parish of Reigate (Reigate and Barnstead District). Cast iron post, Reigate iron casting design, erected by Croydon &amp; Reigate turnpike trust in the 19th century.

Inscription reads:- 16 / FROM / WESTMINSTER / BRIDGE / 35 / TO / BRIGHTON : : 35 / FROM / BRIGHTON / 16 / TO / WESTMINSTER / BRIDGE : : PARISH / OF / MERSTHAM

Milestone Society National ID: SY_LBT16 — Old Milestone, A23, Brighton Road, Outside No. 99 Credit: Janet Dowding

Furzefield Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Surrey, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is nestled within the larger countryside area of Hertfordshire and Greater London. The wood is predominantly made up of mixed deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem.

Furzefield Wood is known for its tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and walkers. Its well-maintained footpaths and trails provide visitors with the opportunity to explore the wood's natural beauty, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The wood is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and a wide range of bird species. Visitors may also come across a range of flora and fauna, such as bluebells, foxgloves, and ferns, which add to the wood's natural charm.

Managed by the local council, Furzefield Wood is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This status recognizes its importance in preserving and conserving the natural habitat and biodiversity found within the wood. As a result, the wood is carefully managed to protect its delicate ecosystem, ensuring its longevity for future generations to enjoy.

Overall, Furzefield Wood offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its stunning scenery, diverse wildlife, and well-maintained trails, it is a haven for nature lovers and a valuable asset to the local community.

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Furzefield Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.283395/-0.13367877 or Grid Reference TQ3055. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Milestone, A23, Brighton Road, Outside No. 99

The milestone is located 120m North of the junction with Church Lane, on the East side of the road in the pavement with back to boundary wall. Parish of Reigate (Reigate and Barnstead District). Cast iron post, Reigate iron casting design, erected by Croydon & Reigate turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- 16 / FROM / WESTMINSTER / BRIDGE / 35 / TO / BRIGHTON : : 35 / FROM / BRIGHTON / 16 / TO / WESTMINSTER / BRIDGE : : PARISH / OF / MERSTHAM Milestone Society National ID: SY_LBT16

Janet Dowding

Netherne-on-the-Hill : water tower

Former water tower built as part of the former Netherne Mental Hospital. History of the site at this Link

. Architect: George Thomas Hine

Jim Osley

Netherne-on-the-Hill : detail, water-tower

Former water tower built as part of the former Netherne Mental Hospital. History of the site at this Link

. Architect: George Thomas Hine

Jim Osley

Graveyard, Merstham

Across the road from the churchyard, a narrow strip between the A23 and the railway.

Robin Webster

Jolliffe Road bridge

Over the Brighton Line via Redhill. Merstham Tunnel is beyond.

Robin Webster

Woodland east of railway cutting, Merstham

Looking from the graveyard here across the cutting leading up to Merstham Tunnel. The wood has largely developed on spoil from the Greystone Limeworks as was.

Robin Webster

Graveyard, Merstham

Across the road from the churchyard, a narrow strip between the A23 and the railway.

Robin Webster

Bridleway Reigate 97, Merstham

This is the course, or very near to it, of the Croydon Merstham and Godstone Railway, looking towards its terminus at Quarry Dean (it never got to Godstone).

Robin Webster

Field with horses

Above and between Merstham Tunnel (left) and Quarry Tunnel (right). Concealed in the woodland are ventilation shafts for the tunnels.

Robin Webster

Trees on Quarry Tunnel spoil

The shaft remains for ventilation, somewhere in the trees. The Quarry Tunnel on the Redhill avoiding line was opened in 1899.

Robin Webster

Footpath Reigate 100

Starting over the boundary as Banstead 614, this runs from Netherne Lane to Shepherd's Hill.

Robin Webster

Merstham Tunnel observatory

This was built as a surveying platform to facilitate the setting out of the railway tunnel and its construction shafts. The Engineer's report to the board of the London and Brighton Railway dated 8th August 1838 has "The observatory will be completed in a few days, when the tunnel shafts will be immediately set out." The tunnel opened in 1841. Its air vents are quite unlike this tower, much squatter - see TQ2854 : Merstham Tunnel air shaft.

Robin Webster

Quarry Tunnel ventilation shaft 4

Quarry Tunnel was opened in 1899, 58 years after the parallel Merstham Tunnel. From above, the shafts are easily distinguishable, The Quarry ones are tall and unfenced, the Merstham squat, and presumably for that reason, fenced in, with thickets grown up inside the fence - see TQ2955 : Shaft 4, Quarry Tunnel.

Robin Webster

Stored crash barriers, M23

On the never completed extension northwards of the M23, concrete (?) interlocking sections to be used during road works.

Robin Webster

Footpath Reigate 86

A muddy route in November, from Church Hill, Merstham to Harps Oak Lane.

Robin Webster

Footpath Reigate 86

From Church Hill, Merstham to Harps Oak Lane.

Robin Webster

Old Milestone, A23, Brighton Road, Outside No. 99

The milestone is located 120m North of the junction with Church Lane, on the East side of the road in the pavement with back to boundary wall. Parish of Reigate (Reigate and Barnstead District). Cast iron post, Reigate iron casting design, erected by Croydon & Reigate turnpike trust in the 19th century. An earlier photograph can be found here Link. Inscription reads:- 16 / FROM / WESTMINSTER / BRIDGE / 35 / TO / BRIGHTON : : 35 / FROM / BRIGHTON / 16 / TO / WESTMINSTER / BRIDGE : : PARISH / OF / MERSTHAM Milestone Society National ID: SY_LBT16

Tony Watson

Looking towards Farthing Downs

This view is from a field next to Drive Road which is actually a footpath here. This field is part of the Corporation of London owned land but is not part of Farthing Downs which is beyond the second field in the distance. This remote-looking countryside is actually in the London Borough of Croydon.

Marathon

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Furzefield Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ3055 (Lat: 51.283395, Lng: -0.13367877)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Reigate and Banstead

Police Authority: Surrey