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Snower Hill Road, BETCHWORTH, RH3 7AF

Tractor treads leading to a tree in a snowy field south of Betchworth.

Spanning the River Mole, this single track bridge was built in 1842 and strengthened and refurbished in 1993. Through the trees can be seen part of the Grade II* listed Betchworth House. For listing particulars see www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1028786.

Looking upstream from Betchworth Bridge.

Spanning the River Mole, this bridge was built in 1842 and strengthened and refurbished in 1993.

The view upstream from Betchworth Bridge. The Oxford Dictionary of English Place Names suggests that the name Mole comes either from the Latin mola (a mill) or is derived from Molesey, where the Mole flows into the Thames after its 50 mile journey from Horsham.

Winter sun over a snow covered field south of Betchworth, forming a background to some fine oak trees.

looking north along Snowerhill Road

The grade II* listed Betchworth House dates partly from the late 17th century (the brick faced section in the centre of this photo, with the cupola) and partly from the early 19th century (the partly seen block behind). It was originally built for the Freeman family, a member of which, Sir Ralph Freeman, had purchased the estate in 1634. The estate was later acquired in 1816 by the Right Honourable Henry Goulburn, and has remained in the family ever since, with the present owner, Lord Hamilton of Dalzell, being a direct descendant of Henry. The gardens were designed by Humphrey Repton, the late 18th century garden designer, and are considered to be an excellent example of his work. For listing particulars of the house, see www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1028786.