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Haslemere

Civil Parish in Surrey Waverley

England

Haslemere

Old Milestone by A286, Kingsley Green The Milestone is located near the junction with Square Drive on a narrow verge on the East of the road.  Parish of Fernhurst (Chichester District). Carved stone post, Chichester stone design, erected by the Chichester, Dell Quay & Fernhurst turnpike trust in the 19th Century.   Inscription reads:- TO / LONDON / 43 MILES / TO / CHICHESTER / 18 MILES Milestone Society National ID: SX_CCMD18
Old Milestone by A286, Kingsley Green Credit: JR Dowding

Haslemere is a civil parish located in the county of Surrey, England. It is situated at the southwestern edge of the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering breathtaking views and ample opportunities for outdoor activities.

With a population of around 16,000, Haslemere is a vibrant and thriving community. It is well-connected to other towns and cities, being located just off the A3 road and having a train station on the mainline between London Waterloo and Portsmouth. This makes it a popular residential area for commuters.

The town itself has a charming and historic character, with many buildings dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. Haslemere High Street is known for its independent shops, boutiques, and traditional pubs, giving it a unique and quaint charm.

Haslemere is home to several notable landmarks and attractions. The Haslemere Museum showcases the natural and cultural history of the area, while the National Trust-owned Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punch Bowl offer stunning walking trails and viewpoints. The town also hosts various annual events and festivals, including the Haslemere Charter Fair and the Haslemere Fringe Festival.

The community in Haslemere is active and engaged, with a range of clubs, societies, and sports teams catering to different interests. The town has excellent educational facilities, including both state and independent schools.

Overall, Haslemere is a picturesque and welcoming town, offering a high quality of life for its residents and attracting visitors with its natural beauty and rich history.

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Old Milestone by A286, Kingsley Green The Milestone is located near the junction with Square Drive on a narrow verge on the East of the road.  Parish of Fernhurst (Chichester District). Carved stone post, Chichester stone design, erected by the Chichester, Dell Quay & Fernhurst turnpike trust in the 19th Century.   Inscription reads:- TO / LONDON / 43 MILES / TO / CHICHESTER / 18 MILES Milestone Society National ID: SX_CCMD18
Old Milestone by A286, Kingsley Green
The Milestone is located near the junction with Square Drive on a narrow verge on the East of the road.  Parish of Fernhurst (Chichester District). Carved stone post, Chichester stone design, erected by the Chichester, Dell Quay & Fernhurst turnpike trust in the 19th Century.   Inscription reads:- TO / LONDON / 43 MILES / TO / CHICHESTER / 18 MILES Milestone Society National ID: SX_CCMD18
Pond beside Green Lane Beyond the pond lies the county border and the edge of the South Downs National Park.
Pond beside Green Lane
Beyond the pond lies the county border and the edge of the South Downs National Park.
Valewood Farmhouse The farmhouse is a Grade II* (star) listed building. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1354733" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1354733">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>
Valewood Farmhouse
The farmhouse is a Grade II* (star) listed building. See LinkExternal link
Walking the planks The public footpath crosses a wet area near Lake House on a boardwalk.
Walking the planks
The public footpath crosses a wet area near Lake House on a boardwalk.
Old Boundary Marker on Museum Hill, Haslemere Manor Boundary Marker in the rockery at the entrance to Museum Court, on the east side of Museum Hill. Haslemere parish. Inscribed 2 on the front and B H on the top. In 1814 the boundaries of the Old Manor of Haslemere were perambulated by the Leet Jury and surveyed by J. Perry. 31 Marker stones were set up, each one foot square and 3 ft 6 ins tall, marked B.H. on the top and numbered on outer face. 9 of these remain. Milestone Society National ID: SY_HAS02em
Old Boundary Marker on Museum Hill, Haslemere
Manor Boundary Marker in the rockery at the entrance to Museum Court, on the east side of Museum Hill. Haslemere parish. Inscribed 2 on the front and B H on the top. In 1814 the boundaries of the Old Manor of Haslemere were perambulated by the Leet Jury and surveyed by J. Perry. 31 Marker stones were set up, each one foot square and 3 ft 6 ins tall, marked B.H. on the top and numbered on outer face. 9 of these remain. Milestone Society National ID: SY_HAS02em
New bike facility in West Street Car Park Overheard by me today. Car driver pulls into this part of the car park. "I always park there." So I say, "I think it's all part of the council's drive to be eco-friendly"
New bike facility in West Street Car Park
Overheard by me today. Car driver pulls into this part of the car park. "I always park there." So I say, "I think it's all part of the council's drive to be eco-friendly"
Haslemere Educational Museum: jubilee flags
Haslemere Educational Museum: jubilee flags
Haslemere Educational Museum: garden
Haslemere Educational Museum: garden
Haslemere Educational Museum: rear It was originally built for the first Vicar of Haslemere
Haslemere Educational Museum: rear
It was originally built for the first Vicar of Haslemere
Haslemere Educational Museum: stained glass window
Haslemere Educational Museum: stained glass window
Haslemere Educational Museum: The Haslemere Panel It was presented to the museum by the Haslemere Branch of The Embroiderers' Guild on 3 December 1987
Haslemere Educational Museum: The Haslemere Panel
It was presented to the museum by the Haslemere Branch of The Embroiderers' Guild on 3 December 1987
Haslemere Educational Museum: plaque I also found this about Ponsonby
Haslemere Educational Museum: plaque
I also found this about Ponsonby
Haslemere Educational Museum: toll board This one stood at Chiddingfold
Haslemere Educational Museum: toll board
This one stood at Chiddingfold
Haslemere Educational Museum: entertainment provided
Haslemere Educational Museum: entertainment provided
This year's creature is..... .... a bird. In previous years the High Street has seen cows, pigs and hares.
This year's creature is.....
.... a bird. In previous years the High Street has seen cows, pigs and hares.
Harrow House, West Street Today 246,894 photos have been uploaded to Geograph since January 1st 2023, of which 3,245 (1.3%) are mine.
Harrow House, West Street
Today 246,894 photos have been uploaded to Geograph since January 1st 2023, of which 3,245 (1.3%) are mine.
Haslemere Remembrance Sunday 2023
Haslemere Remembrance Sunday 2023
Field at Marley Heights A field at Marley Heights viewed from the passing bridleway.
Field at Marley Heights
A field at Marley Heights viewed from the passing bridleway.
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Haslemere is located at Grid Ref: SU8931 (Lat: 51.078491, Lng: -0.728658)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Waverley

Police Authority: Surrey

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.078491,-0.728658
Camelsdale
Place: hamlet
Source: npe
Lat/Long: 51.0822095/-0.7308725
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Bus Stop
Bridge
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411519A
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Bridge
Naptan Indicator: Just after
Naptan Landmark: Bridge
Naptan NaptanCode: surgjpwt
Naptan Street: Camelsdale Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 51.080404/-0.7289987
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Bus Stop
Bridge
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 40004411520A
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Bridge
Naptan Indicator: Just Before
Naptan Landmark: Bridge
Naptan NaptanCode: surgjtad
Naptan Street: Camelsdale Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 51.0803073/-0.7292012
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Bus Stop
Bell Road
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
Naptan AtcoCode: 4400MO0138
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Bell Road
Naptan Indicator: adj Fernden Lane
Naptan Landmark: Fernden Lane
Naptan NaptanCode: wsxdgwtm
Naptan Street: A286
Naptan Verified: no
Note: This bus shelter is set back about 6 metres from the footway. Caution: when sitting in this shelter one cannot see the bus in time so be sure to exit the shelter about 5 minutes before the bus is due.
Public Transport: platform
Seats: a brown wooden bench
Shelter: yes
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Lat/Long: 51.0754773/-0.724166
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Bus Stop
Bell Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 4400MO0139
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Bell Road
Naptan Indicator: adj Marley Hanger
Naptan Landmark: Fernden Lane
Naptan NaptanCode: wsxdgwtp
Naptan Street: A286
Public Transport: platform
Seats: a brown wooden bench
Shelter: yes
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Lat/Long: 51.0758669/-0.7244408
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Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 51.082134/-0.732223
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Plate: CP7D
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Old Ref: GU27 22
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: wooden_post
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: GU27 22D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Survey Date: 2022-08-13
Lat/Long: 51.0760836/-0.7241414
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Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 51.0818781/-0.7317474
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Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.0795177/-0.7255876
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Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 51.0799674/-0.7278384
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Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.0785392/-0.7254433
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45; Sa 12:00
Note: Survey conducted on 2019-05-20. Could not find post box, it may have been removed.
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: GU27 51
Royal Cypher: GVIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102169
Lat/Long: 51.0811339/-0.7318745
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.0758541/-0.7240301
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Haslemere
Alt Name: Gateway to the South Downs
Traffic Sign: city_limit
Lat/Long: 51.0787272/-0.7255469
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Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.0779175/-0.7246833
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Traffic Mirror
Lat/Long: 51.0777532/-0.72447
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Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.0761624/-0.7242018
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Grit Bin
Colour: green
Covered: yes
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.0760967/-0.724371
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Grit Bin
Colour: blue
Note: For highways use only. Not for use on private property.
Operator: Surrey County Council
Source: survey
Survey Point: 2022-08-25
Lat/Long: 51.0794426/-0.7256189
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South Downs National Park
Board Type: welcome_sign
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.0759349/-0.7241495
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