Black Corner

Settlement in Surrey / Sussex Crawley

England

Black Corner

Black Corner is a small rural locality located on the borders of Surrey and Sussex counties in southern England. Situated in the picturesque countryside, it is nestled between the towns of Oxted in Surrey and East Grinstead in Sussex. Despite its small size, Black Corner boasts a tranquil and idyllic setting, offering residents and visitors a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The area is characterized by its lush green fields, rolling hills, and dense woodlands, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts. Walking trails and bridleways crisscross the countryside, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. The nearby Ashdown Forest, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, further enhances the natural beauty of Black Corner and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

While predominantly a residential area, Black Corner is conveniently located within easy reach of several amenities. The towns of Oxted and East Grinstead offer a range of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities, ensuring that residents have access to all necessary services. Additionally, the area benefits from good transportation links, with the A22 road running nearby, providing easy access to London and other major towns in the region.

Black Corner's charm lies in its peaceful and rural setting, attracting those seeking a quieter way of life amidst the beauty of the English countryside.

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Black Corner Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.143114/-0.143683 or Grid Reference TQ2939. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Bartholomew Church, Burstow, Surrey

A delightful half timbered 11th century Church of England church in this tranquil village (other than all of Gatwick airports air traffic that thunders a few hundred metres overhead!). Restored 184-95. More info at Link

Pete Chapman

M23 Junction 9 - Gatwick Airport Spur Road, West Sussex

Viewed from a bridleway bridge just to the south, looking N.

Pete Chapman

The Shipley Bridge Pub, Shipley Bridge, Surrey

A country pub with a large pub garden. View taken from E looking W. Popular on this Friday lunchtime.

Pete Chapman

Road Junction of B2037 with minor road to Burstow. Newhouse Farm in the Background

A junction with a busy road. Most of this square is farmland, with the B road cutting across from E-W. Newhouse Farm dominates the view in the distance. View taken from Burstow road, looking SSE.

Pete Chapman

Motorway Bridge of B2037 over M23, Shipley Bridge, Surrey

View taken from Bridleway bridge to the N, looking S. The Shipley Bridge Pub is very close to this bridge.

Pete Chapman

Telephone Mast near M23 Junction 9, Near Burstow, Surrey.

This is situated in a field just N of a bridleway leading to Burstow. View taken looking N from the bridleway.

Pete Chapman

The John Flamsteed Hall, Burstow Church, Burstow, Surrey

Just over the road from the church. A plaque over the door states that the building was erected in 1859.

Pete Chapman

Boundary meeting point

The far side of this balancing pond, at the foot of the M23 Gatwick Spur (the crash barriers of which can be seen across the middle of the photo), is the meeting point of Tandridge District and Reigate and Banstead District (both in Surrey) and West Sussex. The motorway is in West Sussex, most of the foreground is in Reigate and Banstead and a thin sliver of land at the base of the embankment, running from the left hand side of the photo to a point in the centre, is in Tandridge. Older maps show the Surrey/West Sussex border running south from this point, which subsequently got shifted to the main M23. But the district boundaries appear to have remained unchanged, which would seem to explain the thin triangle of Tandridge shown on the map. Viewed on a very gloomy Sunday morning.

Ian Capper

Footpath junction

Ahead is to Peeks Brook Lane, behind is to Gatwick Airport, to the left is to Horley.

Ian Capper

Peeks Brook Lane

Running under the M23 Gatwick Spur.

Ian Capper

Joining the M23 Gatwick spur road from the Northbound M23

Front seat passenger's view

Geoff Dent

Access to Gatwick Airport from M23

Junction 9.

Stanley Howe

Police Parking?

A not totally clear road sign for foreign visitors to Britain approaching their departure airport!

Stanley Howe

M23 Motorway

Martyn Davies

St Bartholomewâs (Formerly St Michael the Archangel) Church, Burstow, Surrey

The outstanding feature of the church is the west tower, built in the 15th or 16th century. The timber tower is a separate construction; the church has a west wall of stone. The Church is a Grade 1 Listed Building, it is also very close to Gatwick Airport as seen by the plane coming into land. Link

Richard Rogerson

St Bartholomewâs Church Tower , Burstow, Surrey

The west tower was built in the 15th or 16th century and is a separate construction to the rest of the church. It is enlarged at the bottom to accommodate three aisles and is weatherboarded

Richard Rogerson

The John Flamsteed Hall , Burstow, Surrey

The hall was built in 1859 for the Sunday School of St Bartholomew’s Church which was on the other side of the road.

Richard Rogerson

Fly tipping on Church Lane

Although a public bridleway, this part of the lane is vehicular access to several houses and commercial premises over the M23 bridge ahead. Composed largely of old brick rubble, this is not the sort of thing to run into when coming over the hump in the dark.

Robin Webster

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Black Corner is located at Grid Ref: TQ2939 (Lat: 51.143114, Lng: -0.143683)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Crawley

Police Authority: Sussex