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'''Frensham''' is a village in the woods in south-western [[Surrey]]. By road the village lies beside the A287, 13 miles south west of [[Guildford]] but by nature it is on the Downs and woods. | '''Frensham''' is a village in the woods in south-western [[Surrey]]. By road the village lies beside the A287, 13 miles south-west of [[Guildford]] but by nature it is on the Downs and woods. | ||
Frensham lies on the [[River Wey]]. [[Farnham]] is the nearest main town and it is 3½ miles to the north. The majority of the land around Frensham is located within the [[Metropolitan Green Belt]]. The non-agricultural land surrounding the village is mainly open heathland and birch woodland. | Frensham lies on the [[River Wey]]. [[Farnham]] is the nearest main town and it is 3½ miles to the north. The majority of the land around Frensham is located within the [[Metropolitan Green Belt]]. The non-agricultural land surrounding the village is mainly open heathland and birch woodland. | ||
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Planning permission is being discussed for a potential mineral zone for the extraction of sand and gravel near Frensham Manor.<ref>[http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/sccwebsite/sccwspublications.nsf/591f7dda55aad72a80256c670041a50d/cc5dae949d32481f80256f0e00593bc4/$FILE/PMZ29%20Land%20Near%20Frensham%20Manor,%20Frensham.pdf Surrey Planning Department Notice (downloaded 8/12)]</ref> | Planning permission is being discussed for a potential mineral zone for the extraction of sand and gravel near Frensham Manor.<ref>[http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/sccwebsite/sccwspublications.nsf/591f7dda55aad72a80256c670041a50d/cc5dae949d32481f80256f0e00593bc4/$FILE/PMZ29%20Land%20Near%20Frensham%20Manor,%20Frensham.pdf Surrey Planning Department Notice (downloaded 8/12)]</ref> | ||
Frensham Common is owned by the [[National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty|National Trust]] and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It covers about 1,000 acres<ref>[http://www.waverley.gov.uk/countryside/site08.asp Waverley Borough Council: Frensham Common]</ref> and comprises a large area of heathland, together with some coniferous and mixed woodland. There are two large ponds, known as Frensham Great and Little | [[File:Frensham Common Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 17365.jpg|thumb|220px|Frensham Common]] | ||
[[Frensham Common]] is owned by the [[National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty|National Trust]] and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It covers about 1,000 acres<ref>[http://www.waverley.gov.uk/countryside/site08.asp Waverley Borough Council: Frensham Common]</ref> and comprises a large area of heathland, together with some coniferous and mixed woodland. There are two large ponds, known as [[Frensham Great Pond|Frensham Great]] and [[Frensham Little Pond|Little Pond]]s, which were dug in the Middle Ages to provide fish for the Bishop of Winchester's estate. | |||
Frensham post office and village shop is a community run shop and celebrated its tenth anniversary in January 2006. | Frensham post office and village shop is a community run shop and celebrated its tenth anniversary in January 2006. | ||
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The parish church is [http://www.frenshamchurches.org.uk/welcome.htm St Mary's]. Originally a chapelry of [[Farnham]], the present church was dedicated in 1239, having been moved from its previous site on low ground beside the [[River Wey]]. The move was probably due to the massive storms of the 1230s which flooded [[Waverley Abbey]] four miles downstream to a depth of 5½ feet. | The parish church is [http://www.frenshamchurches.org.uk/welcome.htm St Mary's]. Originally a chapelry of [[Farnham]], the present church was dedicated in 1239, having been moved from its previous site on low ground beside the [[River Wey]]. The move was probably due to the massive storms of the 1230s which flooded [[Waverley Abbey]] four miles downstream to a depth of 5½ feet. | ||
The chancel is the oldest part of the church, its walls being those of the original building, the 13th century niches, piscina and aumbry. The tower is 14th century, with massive diagonal buttresses and eight bells dated between 1627 and the 19th century. The porch is restored but is believed to be 15th century. The north aisle was built in 1827, and the whole church was subject to a major restoration in 1868. | The chancel is the oldest part of the church, its walls being those of the original building, the 13th-century niches, piscina and aumbry. The tower is 14th-century, with massive diagonal buttresses and eight bells dated between 1627 and the 19th century. The porch is restored but is believed to be 15th-century. The north aisle was built in 1827, and the whole church was subject to a major restoration in 1868. | ||
The font, of Purbeck Marble, is early mediæval but its carvings are nearly obliterated. The organ was installed in 1871 with subsequent modernisations. The exterior of the building is of local sandstone, flint and rubble, with evidence of endless repair and reconstruction.<ref>[http://www.cofeguildford.org.uk/parishes/farnham/frensham.shtml St Mary's Church]</ref> | The font, of Purbeck Marble, is early mediæval but its carvings are nearly obliterated. The organ was installed in 1871 with subsequent modernisations. The exterior of the building is of local sandstone, flint and rubble, with evidence of endless repair and reconstruction.<ref>[http://www.cofeguildford.org.uk/parishes/farnham/frensham.shtml St Mary's Church]</ref> | ||
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Mesolithic camp or living sites have been discovered around Frensham.<ref>[http://www.frensham-pc.gov.uk/history/ Extracts from 'A Frensham History' by Robert Hickling]</ref> Hundreds of Bronze Age arrowheads have been found around Frensham and there are several burial mound. | Mesolithic camp or living sites have been discovered around Frensham.<ref>[http://www.frensham-pc.gov.uk/history/ Extracts from 'A Frensham History' by Robert Hickling]</ref> Hundreds of Bronze Age arrowheads have been found around Frensham and there are several burial mound. | ||
In 688 | In AD 688, King Caedwalla of Wessex made a charter conveying to the church 60 hides of land that included [[Farnham]], Frensham and [[Churt]], which became the property of Hedda, Bishop of Winchester. | ||
In 1348, Frensham suffered from the plague. Before it ceased in 1350, fifty-two area farms had become desolate. | In 1348, Frensham suffered from the plague. Before it ceased in 1350, fifty-two area farms had become desolate. | ||
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In the 17th century, farmers focused primarily on hop growing and sheep rearing. | In the 17th century, farmers focused primarily on hop growing and sheep rearing. | ||
During the Second World War, tanks based in the Headley area of Hampshire used Frensham Common for training,<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/stories/42/a2330542.shtml BBC WW2 People's War Stories]</ref> whilst Canadian soldiers used to gallop across the Common.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/stories/96/a4427796.shtml BBC WW2 People's War Stories]</ref> At this time, Frensham Great and Little Ponds were drained as otherwise they would have provided markers for German bombers.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/stories/66/a5774466.shtml BBC WW2 People's Stories]</ref> | During the Second World War, tanks based in the Headley area of Hampshire used [[Frensham Common]] for training,<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/stories/42/a2330542.shtml BBC WW2 People's War Stories]</ref> whilst Canadian soldiers used to gallop across the Common.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/stories/96/a4427796.shtml BBC WW2 People's War Stories]</ref> At this time, Frensham Great and Little Ponds were drained as otherwise they would have provided markers for German bombers.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/stories/66/a5774466.shtml BBC WW2 People's Stories]</ref> | ||
In the 1960s boxy little rowing boats were available for hire on the Little Pond from a boathouse near the road. | In the 1960s boxy little rowing boats were available for hire on the Little Pond from a boathouse near the road. | ||
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[[File:Frensham Great Pond - geograph.org.uk - 17356.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Frensham Great Pond]] | [[File:Frensham Great Pond - geograph.org.uk - 17356.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Frensham Great Pond]] | ||
[[File:Frensham Little Pond - geograph.org.uk - 2039.jpg|right|thumb|220px|Frensham Little Pond]] | [[File:Frensham Little Pond - geograph.org.uk - 2039.jpg|right|thumb|220px|Frensham Little Pond]] | ||
Frensham Great Pond, lying within Frensham Common, extends over 100 acres and is a centre for sailing activities.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/filmnetwork/A11290510 BBC Guide to Surrey]</ref> In the summer, a lifeguard is provided to supervise the swimming area. However, the pond sometimes suffers from eutrophication due to excess run-off of nitrate fertilisers from nearby arable land. The occasional presence of blue-green algae means that official advice regarding swimming varies, as indicated by notices at the water's edge. | [[Frensham Great Pond]], lying within [[Frensham Common]], extends over 100 acres and is a centre for sailing activities.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/filmnetwork/A11290510 BBC Guide to Surrey]</ref> In the summer, a lifeguard is provided to supervise the swimming area. However, the pond sometimes suffers from eutrophication due to excess run-off of nitrate fertilisers from nearby arable land. The occasional presence of blue-green algae means that official advice regarding swimming varies, as indicated by notices at the water's edge. | ||
Frensham Little Pond is smaller. It is a scenic area for picnics and no swimming nor sailing is permitted here. | [[Frensham Little Pond]] is smaller. It is a scenic area for picnics and no swimming nor sailing is permitted here. | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:48, 10 August 2022
| Frensham | |
| Surrey | |
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 Frensham | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SU840410 |
| Location: | 51°9’46"N, -0°47’56"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 1,677 (2001) |
| Post town: | Farnham |
| Postcode: | GU10 |
| Dialling code: | 01252 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Waverley |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
South West Surrey |
Frensham is a village in the woods in south-western Surrey. By road the village lies beside the A287, 13 miles south-west of Guildford but by nature it is on the Downs and woods.
Frensham lies on the River Wey. Farnham is the nearest main town and it is 3½ miles to the north. The majority of the land around Frensham is located within the Metropolitan Green Belt. The non-agricultural land surrounding the village is mainly open heathland and birch woodland.
Planning permission is being discussed for a potential mineral zone for the extraction of sand and gravel near Frensham Manor.[1]
Frensham Common is owned by the National Trust and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It covers about 1,000 acres[2] and comprises a large area of heathland, together with some coniferous and mixed woodland. There are two large ponds, known as Frensham Great and Little Ponds, which were dug in the Middle Ages to provide fish for the Bishop of Winchester's estate.
Frensham post office and village shop is a community run shop and celebrated its tenth anniversary in January 2006.
St Mary's Church
The parish church is St Mary's. Originally a chapelry of Farnham, the present church was dedicated in 1239, having been moved from its previous site on low ground beside the River Wey. The move was probably due to the massive storms of the 1230s which flooded Waverley Abbey four miles downstream to a depth of 5½ feet.
The chancel is the oldest part of the church, its walls being those of the original building, the 13th-century niches, piscina and aumbry. The tower is 14th-century, with massive diagonal buttresses and eight bells dated between 1627 and the 19th century. The porch is restored but is believed to be 15th-century. The north aisle was built in 1827, and the whole church was subject to a major restoration in 1868.
The font, of Purbeck Marble, is early mediæval but its carvings are nearly obliterated. The organ was installed in 1871 with subsequent modernisations. The exterior of the building is of local sandstone, flint and rubble, with evidence of endless repair and reconstruction.[3]
History
Mesolithic camp or living sites have been discovered around Frensham.[4] Hundreds of Bronze Age arrowheads have been found around Frensham and there are several burial mound.
In AD 688, King Caedwalla of Wessex made a charter conveying to the church 60 hides of land that included Farnham, Frensham and Churt, which became the property of Hedda, Bishop of Winchester.
In 1348, Frensham suffered from the plague. Before it ceased in 1350, fifty-two area farms had become desolate.
Locally clay was extracted from around Frensham for Farnham Pottery.
In the 17th century, farmers focused primarily on hop growing and sheep rearing.
During the Second World War, tanks based in the Headley area of Hampshire used Frensham Common for training,[5] whilst Canadian soldiers used to gallop across the Common.[6] At this time, Frensham Great and Little Ponds were drained as otherwise they would have provided markers for German bombers.[7]
In the 1960s boxy little rowing boats were available for hire on the Little Pond from a boathouse near the road.
Frensham Ponds
Frensham Great Pond, lying within Frensham Common, extends over 100 acres and is a centre for sailing activities.[8] In the summer, a lifeguard is provided to supervise the swimming area. However, the pond sometimes suffers from eutrophication due to excess run-off of nitrate fertilisers from nearby arable land. The occasional presence of blue-green algae means that official advice regarding swimming varies, as indicated by notices at the water's edge.
Frensham Little Pond is smaller. It is a scenic area for picnics and no swimming nor sailing is permitted here.
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