Great Tangley Manor House

Heritage Site in Surrey Waverley

England

Great Tangley Manor House

Footpath 254 Footpath St Martha 254 from Postford Farm to the Dorking Road, across horse-grazing pasture.
Footpath 254 Credit: Hugh Craddock

Great Tangley Manor House is a heritage site situated in Surrey, England. This medieval manor house is believed to have been built around the 11th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The manor house is surrounded by beautiful gardens and sits atop a hill, providing stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The house itself is a two-story structure made of local stone, featuring a highly distinctive design with a central hall and two projecting wings. The interior of the house boasts a wealth of original features, including exposed timber beams, original fireplaces, and intricate carvings. The rooms are spacious and well-preserved, giving visitors a glimpse into the grandeur of medieval living.

Great Tangley Manor House has a rich history, having been owned by various notable figures throughout the centuries, including King Henry VIII, who used it as a hunting lodge. The manor house has also been the subject of several architectural restorations, ensuring its preservation for future generations.

Today, the manor house is open to the public and offers guided tours, allowing visitors to explore its fascinating history and architectural beauty. The surrounding gardens provide a peaceful setting for a leisurely stroll, with well-manicured lawns, flower beds, and a charming pond.

Great Tangley Manor House is a captivating heritage site, offering a glimpse into England's medieval past and providing a serene escape from the modern world.

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Footpath 254 Footpath St Martha 254 from Postford Farm to the Dorking Road, across horse-grazing pasture.
Footpath 254
Footpath St Martha 254 from Postford Farm to the Dorking Road, across horse-grazing pasture.
Gap stile Unusual gap stile on footpath St Martha 254, capable of preventing passage by the horses (but perhaps not ponies) which may be turned out in the field behind the photographer.
Gap stile
Unusual gap stile on footpath St Martha 254, capable of preventing passage by the horses (but perhaps not ponies) which may be turned out in the field behind the photographer.
Guildford - Chantries Descending from Chantries Wood on the Greensand Ridge towards Shalford Mill in the Tillingbourne Valley below.
Guildford - Chantries
Descending from Chantries Wood on the Greensand Ridge towards Shalford Mill in the Tillingbourne Valley below.
Wonersh - St John the Baptist Church A church has been on this site since Saxon times.
Note the tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on the altar.
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Wonersh - St John the Baptist Church
A church has been on this site since Saxon times. Note the tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on the altar. LinkExternal link
Wonersh - St John the Baptist Church A church has been on this site since Saxon times.
This brass memorial is on the nave floor and celebrates Algernon Leslie Brown, vicar 1906-47.
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Wonersh - St John the Baptist Church
A church has been on this site since Saxon times. This brass memorial is on the nave floor and celebrates Algernon Leslie Brown, vicar 1906-47. LinkExternal link
Wonersh - St John the Baptist Church Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) on the altar.
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Wonersh - St John the Baptist Church
Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) on the altar. LinkExternal link
Wonersh - Queen Elizabeth Memorial Tribute Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) on the altar in the parish church, St John the Baptist.
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Wonersh - Queen Elizabeth Memorial Tribute
Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) on the altar in the parish church, St John the Baptist. LinkExternal link
Wonersh - Font Inside the parish church, St John the Baptist - the font bowl is restored sandstone but the gritstone base may be pre-Norman Conquest.
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Wonersh - Font
Inside the parish church, St John the Baptist - the font bowl is restored sandstone but the gritstone base may be pre-Norman Conquest. LinkExternal link
Wonersh - Font Cover Inside the parish church, St John the Baptist - the font cover was donated in 1915 and is a reduced copy of Michaelangelo's Madonna and Child in Bruges.
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Wonersh - Font Cover
Inside the parish church, St John the Baptist - the font cover was donated in 1915 and is a reduced copy of Michaelangelo's Madonna and Child in Bruges. LinkExternal link
Wonersh - Parish Church The church of St John the Baptist is on the site of a Saxon predecessor.
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Wonersh - Parish Church
The church of St John the Baptist is on the site of a Saxon predecessor. LinkExternal link
Chinthurst Hill - Waymarkers Two waymarkers point towards short circular walks (Bluebell Trail and Tower Trail) on Chinthurst Hill, north of Wonersh.
Chinthurst Hill - Waymarkers
Two waymarkers point towards short circular walks (Bluebell Trail and Tower Trail) on Chinthurst Hill, north of Wonersh.
Wonersh - From Chinthurst Hill Modern residential area to the north of Wonersh village centre - one of the prospects from heavily wooded Chinthurst Hill.
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Wonersh - From Chinthurst Hill
Modern residential area to the north of Wonersh village centre - one of the prospects from heavily wooded Chinthurst Hill. LinkExternal link
Chinthurst Hill - Tower The stone tower is a folly, built in the late 1930s for Lord Inchcape. The small column in the foreground carries a toposcope but many of its given views are obscured by trees.
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Chinthurst Hill - Tower
The stone tower is a folly, built in the late 1930s for Lord Inchcape. The small column in the foreground carries a toposcope but many of its given views are obscured by trees. LinkExternal link
Wonersh - Grantley Arms Historic timber-framed pub, ca 500 years old, in the centre of Wonersh village.
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Wonersh - Grantley Arms
Historic timber-framed pub, ca 500 years old, in the centre of Wonersh village. LinkExternal link
Wonersh - The Street Picturesque black and white timber-framed houses line The Street in Wonersh's historic village centre, a conservation area.
Wonersh - The Street
Picturesque black and white timber-framed houses line The Street in Wonersh's historic village centre, a conservation area.
Wonersh - The Street Picturesque black and white timber-framed houses line The Street in Wonersh's historic village centre, a conservation area.
Wonersh - The Street
Picturesque black and white timber-framed houses line The Street in Wonersh's historic village centre, a conservation area.
Wonersh - Village Store General store at the centre of Wonersh village.
Wonersh - Village Store
General store at the centre of Wonersh village.
Wonersh - Grantley Arms Historic timber-framed pub, ca 500 years old, in the centre of Wonersh village.
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Wonersh - Grantley Arms
Historic timber-framed pub, ca 500 years old, in the centre of Wonersh village. LinkExternal link
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Great Tangley Manor House is located at Grid Ref: TQ0246 (Lat: 51.208, Lng: -0.533)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Waverley

Police Authority: Surrey

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Located within 500m of 51.208,-0.533
Communication Mobile Phone: yes
Man Made: mast
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 51.2118503/-0.5356144
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