Farley Green, Surrey facts for kids
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 Farley Green, Surrey |
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| OS grid reference | TQ059454 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode district | GU5 |
| Dialling code | 01483 |
| Police | Surrey |
| Fire | Surrey |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
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Farley Green is a small village, also known as a hamlet, located in Albury, England. It sits within the beautiful Greensand Ridge area. This spot is part of the Surrey Hills AONB, which means Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You can find Farley Green southeast of the larger town of Guildford.
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What is the History of Farley Green?
On the edge of Farley Green, there's a place called Farley Heath. This is where you can find one of the few Roman ruins in Surrey. It was once a Romano-British temple, meaning it was built when the Romans lived in Britain. This area was the biggest Roman settlement in Surrey.
Who Explored the Roman Temple?
In 1848, a poet and history enthusiast named Martin Farquhar Tupper dug up the site. He lived nearby in Albury. Some of the items he found are now kept in the British Museum. The Roman temple was used before the end of the 1st century AD. It's believed to have been destroyed by fire around 450 AD.
Archaeologists also found several pottery kilns here. These kilns were used to make pottery between the third and fourth centuries. More digging happened in 1926, led by S.E. Winbolt. The most recent archaeological dig was in 1995. This work was funded by English Heritage. A full report about the findings was published in 2007.
Can You Still See the Temple Today?
Yes, you can still see the shape of the temple. Stones set in concrete mark its outline on the ground. The pond on the village green was once used by people living at the temple.
What is Farley Green Like Today?
Most of the houses in Farley Green are along a road called Shophouse Lane. This lane becomes steep and narrow as it goes towards Winterfold Forest. This forest climbs to over 200 metres above sea level.
Winterfold Forest is part of the Hurtwood area. It's a place where some money from the Great Train Robbery was found buried in 1963. In the past, this hilly area was also known as a hiding spot for smugglers.
What is the Chapel of St Michael?
Farley Green has its own Anglican chapel, called St Michael's. It was originally a barn built in the 1800s. In 1929, a woman named Clara Courtenay-Wells gave the barn to the church. It was turned into a chapel to remember her late husband. This type of chapel is called a "chapel of ease." It means it's a smaller church built for people who live far from the main parish church.
Who are Some Famous People from Farley Green?
- C. J. Allen (sculptor) - A talented sculptor.
- Mary Quant - A famous British fashion designer.
