Abinger

Civil Parish in Surrey Mole Valley

England

Abinger

Ives Farm, Forest Green. The country road to Forest Green from the south passes this farm sign which advertises a pedigree herd of Guernsey cows. These are prized for their milk. — Ives Farm, Forest Green. Credit: Colin Smith

Abinger is a civil parish located in the county of Surrey, England. It is situated in the southeastern part of the county, approximately 22 miles southwest of London. The parish covers an area of about 7 square miles and is part of the larger district of Mole Valley.

Abinger is a rural area characterized by its picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and charming villages. The parish is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which attracts visitors and outdoor enthusiasts.

The main village in Abinger is simply known as Abinger, and it is home to a small population. The village features a mixture of traditional and modern houses, as well as a few amenities such as a village hall, a church, and a primary school. The village is known for its quaint and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those seeking a quiet and idyllic lifestyle.

In addition to Abinger village, the civil parish also includes the smaller settlements of Abinger Hammer, Gomshall, and Sutton Abinger. These villages offer a range of amenities, including shops, pubs, and local businesses.

Abinger is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities via road and rail links. The A25 road runs through the parish, providing easy access to nearby Guildford and Dorking. The closest railway station is located in Gomshall, offering regular train services to London and other destinations.

Overall, Abinger, Surrey, offers a charming countryside setting, a close-knit community, and easy access to both natural beauty and urban amenities.

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Abinger Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.135994/-0.384956 or Grid Reference TQ1338. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ives Farm, Forest Green.

The country road to Forest Green from the south passes this farm sign which advertises a pedigree herd of Guernsey cows. These are prized for their milk.

Colin Smith

Bridgham Farm

Wealden farm with several grassy paddocks and much horsieculture.

Colin Smith

Old Milestone, A29, Stane Street, by Milestone Cottage

The milestone is located 50m South of the Cricketers Arms public house, on the North West side of the road on the cut verge between pavement and house. Parish of Ockley (Mole Valley District). Carved stone post, Ockley stone design, erected by Ockley & Warnham turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- LONDON / 31 / PULBOROUGH / 15 / ARUNDEL / 24 / BOGNOR / 31 Grade II listed by Historic England, List Entry Number: 1028710 Link

Milestone Society National ID: SY_LAA31

Janet Dowding

Dereliction

Rusting old farming machinery beside the footpath by Volvens Farm, west of Ockley.

Colin Smith

Kissing Copse

Deciduous woodland with a name to make one lick the lips. On the east side of Mole Street, near Ockley.

Colin Smith

Stream beside bridleway to Castle Copse

Dave Spicer

Looking north on Mole Street

Passing Castle Copse on the right, the road continues north to Leith Hill.

Dave Spicer

Mole Street southbound to its junction with Cathill Lane

Dave Spicer

Farmyard at Volvens Farm, with well and converted cart-shed

Volvens is no longer a working farm, but - thankfully - a number of ancient-looking outbuildings survive around the compact farmyard. The small timber-framed building seen here was built as a cart-shed, now converted for residential purposes. Glimpsed in the background is the farm-house itself, built with timbers felled in the early 1620's Link

- which, allowing eight years (say) for seasoning would suggest a building date of circa 1630. The well must be a bit of a rarity - a design often seen in old illustrations, far less often in real (21st century) life.

Stefan Czapski

Galleting at Volvens Farm

Seen in the wall of a farm outbuilding, now used as a garage. The wall is of local sandstone, with red brick trimmings. It is clear that the building has been refurbished, so the galleting may have been renewed relatively recently. The owner told me that he'd heard that in past centuries galleting was believed to ward off witchcraft.

Stefan Czapski

Horsham Road, Forest Green

Ives Farm is on the left, Jordan's Farm is on the right

David Howard

The entrance to Jordan's Farm, Forest Green

David Howard

Horsham Road, Forest Green

The only explanation I can think of for the two sets of telegraph poles would be the dark ones carry electricity while the others carry the phone supply, but have never seen two sets alongside each other before.

David Howard