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Frowsbury Hill

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Frowsbury Hill

Rush hour in Wanborough
Rush hour in Wanborough Credit: Basher Eyre

Frowsbury Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in the county of Surrey, England. Situated near the village of Frowsbury, this hill is part of the picturesque Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With an elevation of approximately 250 meters (820 feet), Frowsbury Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Covered in lush greenery and dotted with a variety of trees, Frowsbury Hill is a haven for nature enthusiasts and hikers. The hill boasts a network of well-maintained footpaths, providing visitors with opportunities to explore the area's natural wonders. Wildlife is abundant in the region, with sightings of deer, rabbits, and various bird species being common.

At the summit of Frowsbury Hill, visitors are rewarded with stunning vistas that stretch for miles. On clear days, one can see the rolling hills of the Surrey countryside, as well as glimpses of neighboring counties such as Kent and Sussex. The hill's commanding position also allows for views of the nearby villages and towns, including Frowsbury itself.

Aside from its natural beauty, Frowsbury Hill also holds historical significance. Traces of ancient settlements and burial mounds have been discovered in the vicinity, indicating human activity in the area dating back thousands of years.

Overall, Frowsbury Hill is a captivating destination that offers a perfect blend of natural splendor and historical intrigue. Whether visitors are seeking a peaceful walk, a chance to observe wildlife, or simply a place to admire the stunning views, Frowsbury Hill is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.220725/-0.65710552 or Grid Reference SU9347. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rush hour in Wanborough
Rush hour in Wanborough
St Bartholomew, Wanborough: early March 2022
St Bartholomew, Wanborough: early March 2022
St Bartholomew, Wanborough: view out into the churchyard
St Bartholomew, Wanborough: view out into the churchyard
St Bartholomew, Wanborough: a sign of the times
St Bartholomew, Wanborough: a sign of the times
Wanborough: the Manor House glimpsed from St Bartholomew's Churchyard
Wanborough: the Manor House glimpsed from St Bartholomew's Churchyard
A World War Two casualty in St Bartholomew's Churchyard Also see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/75196516/james-knel/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/75196516/james-knel/">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>
A World War Two casualty in St Bartholomew's Churchyard
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St Bartholomew, Wanborough: Gladstone's Principal Private Secretary For more about West see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algernon_West" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algernon_West">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>
St Bartholomew, Wanborough: Gladstone's Principal Private Secretary
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Limnerslease Limnerslease near Compton in Hampshire was the home of the artist George Frederic Watts (23rd February 1817 – 1st July 1904) <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Frederic_Watts" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Frederic_Watts">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> and his second wife, Mary Seton Watts (née Mary Fraser Tytler <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Fraser_Tytler" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Fraser_Tytler">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> ). It now forms part of the Watts Gallery Artists' Village site <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.wattsgallery.org.uk/about-us/watts-story" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.wattsgallery.org.uk/about-us/watts-story">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> which can be visited (charge; free for HHA members). Unfortunately the house wasn't open at the time of our visit due to staffing problems, but there are numerous other interesting things at the site particularly the galleries and the nearby <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7194881">SU9547 : Watts Memorial Chapel</a> Limnerslease which dates from 1891 is EH Grade II listed: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1029544?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1029544?section=official-list-entry">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>
Limnerslease
Limnerslease near Compton in Hampshire was the home of the artist George Frederic Watts (23rd February 1817 – 1st July 1904) LinkExternal link and his second wife, Mary Seton Watts (née Mary Fraser Tytler LinkExternal link ). It now forms part of the Watts Gallery Artists' Village site LinkExternal link which can be visited (charge; free for HHA members). Unfortunately the house wasn't open at the time of our visit due to staffing problems, but there are numerous other interesting things at the site particularly the galleries and the nearby SU9547 : Watts Memorial Chapel Limnerslease which dates from 1891 is EH Grade II listed: LinkExternal link
Limnerslease grounds - Modern Celtic Cross - western side This cross in the grounds of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7194854">SU9547 : Limnerslease</a> along the Pilgrim's Way to Canterbury was created in the early C20th by the artist and designer Mary Watts in memory of her husband, the artist George Frederic Watts. On this side the sword is thought to represent the martyrdom of St Thomas a Becket (Canterbury 1170, to whose shrine the pilgrims would have been heading). There are various Celtic plaits and shield-knots on the cross, traditionally believed to ward off evil spirits. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7194862">SU9547 : Limnerslease grounds - Modern Celtic Cross - from northeast</a> for a different aspect of this cross.
Limnerslease grounds - Modern Celtic Cross - western side
This cross in the grounds of SU9547 : Limnerslease along the Pilgrim's Way to Canterbury was created in the early C20th by the artist and designer Mary Watts in memory of her husband, the artist George Frederic Watts. On this side the sword is thought to represent the martyrdom of St Thomas a Becket (Canterbury 1170, to whose shrine the pilgrims would have been heading). There are various Celtic plaits and shield-knots on the cross, traditionally believed to ward off evil spirits. See also SU9547 : Limnerslease grounds - Modern Celtic Cross - from northeast for a different aspect of this cross.
Limnerslease grounds - Modern Celtic Cross - from northeast This cross in the grounds of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7194854">SU9547 : Limnerslease</a> along the Pilgrim's Way to Canterbury was created in the early C20th by the artist and designer Mary Watts in memory of her husband, the artist George Frederic Watts. On the eastern side is a depiction of Christ crucified with panels depicting pilgrims, while along the edges are various Celtic plaits and shield-knots on the cross, traditionally believed to ward off evil spirits. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7194859">SU9547 : Limnerslease grounds - Modern Celtic Cross - western side</a> for a different aspect of this cross.
Limnerslease grounds - Modern Celtic Cross - from northeast
This cross in the grounds of SU9547 : Limnerslease along the Pilgrim's Way to Canterbury was created in the early C20th by the artist and designer Mary Watts in memory of her husband, the artist George Frederic Watts. On the eastern side is a depiction of Christ crucified with panels depicting pilgrims, while along the edges are various Celtic plaits and shield-knots on the cross, traditionally believed to ward off evil spirits. See also SU9547 : Limnerslease grounds - Modern Celtic Cross - western side for a different aspect of this cross.
Watts Memorial Chapel This view of the remarkable Watts Memorial Chapel is from its associated cemetery looking southwestwards. See the shared description below for more information and links:
Watts Memorial Chapel
This view of the remarkable Watts Memorial Chapel is from its associated cemetery looking southwestwards. See the shared description below for more information and links:
Watts Memorial Chapel - northwestern quadrant As one approaches the Watts Chapel on the path from the lychgate this is the first view of it, with its entrance on the right, up to which the path leads. For a closer view of the curved panels, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7194973">SU9547 : Watts Memorial Chapel - Terracotta panels, NW quadrant</a>
Watts Memorial Chapel - northwestern quadrant
As one approaches the Watts Chapel on the path from the lychgate this is the first view of it, with its entrance on the right, up to which the path leads. For a closer view of the curved panels, see SU9547 : Watts Memorial Chapel - Terracotta panels, NW quadrant
Watts Memorial Chapel - Terracotta panels, NW quadrant A closer view of the intricate Art Nouveau terracotta panels seen at wider angle in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7194969">SU9547 : Watts Memorial Chapel - northwestern quadrant</a>
Watts Memorial Chapel - Terracotta panels, NW quadrant
A closer view of the intricate Art Nouveau terracotta panels seen at wider angle in SU9547 : Watts Memorial Chapel - northwestern quadrant
Watts Memorial Chapel - Terracotta panels, SE quadrant Intricate Art Nouveau terracotta panels on the southeastern quadrant of the Watts Memorial Chapel.
Watts Memorial Chapel - Terracotta panels, SE quadrant
Intricate Art Nouveau terracotta panels on the southeastern quadrant of the Watts Memorial Chapel.
Watts Memorial Chapel - Entrance The arched entrance into the Watts Chapel is a fusion of Romanesque and Art Nouveau styles. The semicircular three-ordered arch belonging to the former style, while the decoration of intricate and convoluted designs and heads is of the latter - with a little Celtic influence thrown in for good measure! See detail here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7194987">SU9547 : Watts Memorial Chapel - Entrance archway detail</a>.
Watts Memorial Chapel - Entrance
The arched entrance into the Watts Chapel is a fusion of Romanesque and Art Nouveau styles. The semicircular three-ordered arch belonging to the former style, while the decoration of intricate and convoluted designs and heads is of the latter - with a little Celtic influence thrown in for good measure! See detail here SU9547 : Watts Memorial Chapel - Entrance archway detail.
Watts Memorial Chapel - Entrance archway detail A close-up view of some of the remarkable terracotta tiles that form the top of the entrance arch seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7194979">SU9547 : Watts Memorial Chapel - Entrance</a> The outer order clearly displays Celtic style designs, while the middle and inner orders are more Art Nouveau - all of this being detail on a Romanesque style arch.
Watts Memorial Chapel - Entrance archway detail
A close-up view of some of the remarkable terracotta tiles that form the top of the entrance arch seen in SU9547 : Watts Memorial Chapel - Entrance The outer order clearly displays Celtic style designs, while the middle and inner orders are more Art Nouveau - all of this being detail on a Romanesque style arch.
Watts Memorial Chapel - Angels adorn the interior As can be seen, the interior of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7194881">SU9547 : Watts Memorial Chapel</a> is quite remarkably decorated in Art Nouveau style with complex symbolism - G F Watts is considered to have been a 'symbolist' painter - he said "I paint ideas, not things." However, he was dead by the time this chapel was created, so its designs are primarily the work of his widow, Mary.
Watts Memorial Chapel - Angels adorn the interior
As can be seen, the interior of SU9547 : Watts Memorial Chapel is quite remarkably decorated in Art Nouveau style with complex symbolism - G F Watts is considered to have been a 'symbolist' painter - he said "I paint ideas, not things." However, he was dead by the time this chapel was created, so its designs are primarily the work of his widow, Mary.
Watts Memorial Chapel - Interior above the altar Looking at the fantastically decorated interior of the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7194881">SU9547 : Watts Memorial Chapel</a>; this view is above the altar on the eastern side. The style is emphatically Art Nouveau and features angels and cherubs' heads.
Watts Memorial Chapel - Interior above the altar
Looking at the fantastically decorated interior of the SU9547 : Watts Memorial Chapel; this view is above the altar on the eastern side. The style is emphatically Art Nouveau and features angels and cherubs' heads.
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Frowsbury Hill is located at Grid Ref: SU9347 (Lat: 51.220725, Lng: -0.65710552)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Guildford

Police Authority: Surrey

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Addr City: Puttenham
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: GU3 1AJ
Addr Street: Puttenham Heath Road
Disused Amenity: pub
Fhrs Authority: Guildford
Fhrs Id: 1403212
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 4218
Old Name: Jolly Farmer
Website: https://www.jollyfarmerputtenham.co.uk/
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Historic: archaeological_site
Source: OS7
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Source: npe
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Recycling
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Parking
Access: private
Lat/Long: 51.2209459/-0.659854
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Wildcroft Rare Breeds
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Lat/Long: 51.2216163/-0.6573041
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Give Way
Lat/Long: 51.2206635/-0.6615338
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Bench
Lat/Long: 51.2226064/-0.6632408
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Give Way
Direction: backward
Source: Surrey-Air_Survey
Lat/Long: 51.222786/-0.6631266
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Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Island: yes
Kerb: lowered
Lat/Long: 51.2215715/-0.6624261
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Kerb: lowered
Source: Surrey-Air_Survey
Lat/Long: 51.2215011/-0.6622822
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Post Box
Collection Plate: CP7D
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Drive Through: no
Last Checked: 2021-03-05
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: GU3 79D
Royal Cypher: EVIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102324
Source: survey
Survey Date: 2019-03-30
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Queen Victoria visit
Access: permissive
Description: Engraved stone plinth with flag pole, additional plaque for anniversary, and chain fence
Historic: memorial
Inscription: Anniversary: This plaque was unveiled by H.R.H, The Earl of Essex KG KCVO on 8th July 2008 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the visit by Queen Victoria to Frowsbury Hill
Memorial: stone
Note: Commemorates the visit by Queen Victoria to review troops on 7th July 1858, and later visit in 2008 on the 150th anniversary by HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Essex
Source: local knowledge
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Addr City: Puttenham
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: GU3 1AL
Addr Street: The Heath
Fhrs Authority: Guildford
Fhrs Id: 649827
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