10 Facts About Godstone

1.

Godstone is a village and civil parish in Surrey, England, 6.

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2.

Godstone was originally merely a hamlet in the parish of Walkingstead, with the centre of population later shifting from the latter to the former.

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3.

Godstone Green became a busy centre of roads and vehicles during the growth of wheeled traffic in the 16th century, an era which spawned the establishment of Godstone's numerous inns.

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4.

Two parts of Godstone are linked by Bullbeggars Lane, a narrow road leading from the south of the village to the church, and the footpath running from the White Hart pub and its barn, along Bay Pond to Church Lane.

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5.

South Godstone was originally known as Lagham and centred on the old mediæval moated manor house of Lagham, a scheduled ancient monument and Grade II* listed building.

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6.

Godstone Vineyards is a local wine producer selling wine from the premises on Quarry Road.

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7.

Godstone is at the junction of the A22 and A25 long-distance roads, the A22 is designated a trunk road by the Highways Agency, which leads to Eastbourne, East Sussex.

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8.

Godstone is the traffic control centre for the southern M25.

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9.

Godstone is served by Metrobus route 400 and Southdown PSV routes 409 and 410.

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10.

Godstone is the home of Godstone Football Club, whose first team currently play in Surrey South Eastern Combination .

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