Our Area

The area covered by the RH7 postcode lies in the south-east corner of Surrey, adjoining the neighbouring counties of Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex (which can present difficulties when carrying out research!). Situated roughly halfway between London and the South Coast, we are on the line of the Greenwich Meridian which runs through the parishes of Crowhurst, Lingfield and Dormansland.

Newchapel

Although within the RH7 postal district, Newchapel is covered by the neighbouring Felbridge & District History Group.


Blindley Heath

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Photo of Blindley Heath Church
St John's Church
Photo of Blindley Heath
The Forman Institute
Photo of Blindley Heath
The former Blue Anchor
© M & B Chappell
Photo of Blindley Heath
Village Sign & Pond
Photo of Blindley Heath
The Red Barn
© M & B Chappell

Blindley Heath is the most northerly of our villages, situated on the A22 approximately mid-way between Godstone and East Grinstead, just over 2 miles to the north-west of Lingfield. The 2001 census recorded 1,144 people and 450 households. The parish church of St John the Evangelist was built in 1842, prior to which Blindley Heath was part of the ecclesiastical parish of Godstone.

In 1992 the Parochial Church Council published "A Short History of the Parish of Blindley Heath, East Surrey" to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Church of St John the Evangelist - although no longer in print, it is believed that some copies of this booklet may still be available.


Crowhurst

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Photo of Crowhurst Church
St George's Church
Photo of Crowhurst
The Yew Tree
Photo of Crowhurst
Village Sign
Photo of Crowhurst
Mansion House Farm
Photo of Crowhurst
Lodge, Crowhurst Place

Crowhurst, which is about 2½ miles north of Lingfield, is the smallest of the communities in our area - in 2001 the census recorded just 349 people and 129 households. The parish church of St George dates from the 12th century and in the churchyard is a yew tree reputed to be over 4,000 years old. (Somewhat confusingly, there is a village of the same name in East Sussex which also has a well-known yew tree!)

Some historical information on Crowhurst can be found at British History Online.


Dormansland

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Photo of Dormansland Church
St John's Church
Photo of Dormansland
Church & High Street
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Village Stores
Photo of Dormansland
Village Sign
Photo of Dormansland
The Crossroads

Dormansland, which borders both Kent and Sussex, is roughly 1½ miles south-east of Lingfield. When the 2001 census was taken 1,931 people and 812 households were recorded. The parish church was opened in 1882 as a chapel of ease to Lingfield - Dormansland became a separate ecclesiastical parish after the church was dedicated to St John the Evangelist in 1884.

More information about the village can be found on the Dormansland Parish Council website


Lingfield

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Photo of Lingfield Church
Parish Church of
St Peter & St Paul
Photo of Lingfield
Old Town
Photo of Lingfield
The Guest House
Photo of Lingfield
Gun Pond
Photo of Lingfield
St Peter's Cross

Lingfield is the largest village within the RH7 area, and is situated approximately 5 miles north of East Grinstead. The 2001 census recorded 3,672 people and 1,548 households. The parish church of St Peter & St Paul was rebuilt in the 14th century, replacing a Saxon church on the same site. For many years during the late 19th century Lingfield came under East Grinstead (Sussex) for administrative purposes.

For more information visit the Lingfield Parish Council website


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