Churt
Encyclopedia
Churt is a village and civil parish
in the borough of Waverley
in Surrey
, England
. It is located on the A287 road between Hindhead
and Farnham
, and is split by the Surrey–Hampshire borders. Its origins date back to the Saxon period. The original boundary stones are visible at the junction of Green Lane and Green Cross Lane. The village of Churt is recorded as being part of the "Great Sacks" that belonged to the Bishop of Winchester. Frensham Great Pond, dug to provide the Bishop of Winchester
, Hædde
, with fresh fish, is the north border. Both the great and little pond were emptied during the world wars as they were landmark
s usuable by enemy bombers. With the areas of Hankley, Bordon, Bramshott having a heavy military presence, it was advisable. The ponds have also been used in numerous films; Carry on Jack
, The Mummy and more recently Eden Lake
.
The parish clerk is Shirley Burrill.
The pre-Raphaelite artist Sir John Everett Millais
had links with the village, subject of his most famous work Bubbles
Henry James, remained a prominent figure of the community. A respected lady by the name of Mrs Lash played a leading role in the dramatic society. No surprise that her most famous grandchildren are the actors Ralph and Joseph Fiennes. The Blue Peter presenter John Noakes
lived in the village, he became a regular sight walking the famous Shep
. The world renowned gentleman of golf commentating Mr Peter Alliss has made the village his home for many years. Kevin Keegan
resided in Green Lane, when playing for Southampton Football Club. International jewellery designer David Buxton grew up in the village, the area influenced a lot of his work.
Frances Stevenson
, wife of British Prime Minister David Lloyd George
lived in the village; his family still has presence. The cricketing brothers Harry Walker
and Thomas Walker
were born in the village. The journalist Anthony Loyd
grew up in Churt. The Police drummer, Stuart Copeland
, had a short spell in the village, with his family. Lord John Hunt lived for a period in the village, he was the force behind the ascent of Everest in 1953 with Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing. As well as a decorated military career. Roger Black
, the Olympic Gold medal winner, also lives in the village.
Wishanger Recording Studios are world famous, and rock producer John "Mutt" Lange did some his best work from here with the likes of The Cars, AC/DC and more.
The amateur astronomer
Richard Carrington
, whose 1859 astronomical observations first corroborated the existence of solar flares, moved to Churt in 1865. He founded a private observatory and lived here until his death in 1875..
Civil parish
In England, a civil parish is a territorial designation and, where they are found, the lowest tier of local government below districts and counties...
in the borough of Waverley
Waverley, Surrey
Waverley is a local government district with borough status in Surrey, England. The borough's headquarters are in the town of Godalming, with Farnham and Haslemere being the other large notable towns....
in Surrey
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It is located on the A287 road between Hindhead
Hindhead
Hindhead is a village in Surrey, England, about 11 miles south-west of Guildford. Neighbouring settlements include Haslemere, Grayshott and Beacon Hill. Hindhead is the highest village in Surrey...
and Farnham
Farnham
Farnham is a town in Surrey, England, within the Borough of Waverley. The town is situated some 42 miles southwest of London in the extreme west of Surrey, adjacent to the border with Hampshire...
, and is split by the Surrey–Hampshire borders. Its origins date back to the Saxon period. The original boundary stones are visible at the junction of Green Lane and Green Cross Lane. The village of Churt is recorded as being part of the "Great Sacks" that belonged to the Bishop of Winchester. Frensham Great Pond, dug to provide the Bishop of Winchester
Bishop of Winchester
The Bishop of Winchester is the head of the Church of England diocese of Winchester, with his cathedra at Winchester Cathedral in Hampshire.The bishop is one of five Church of England bishops to be among the Lords Spiritual regardless of their length of service. His diocese is one of the oldest and...
, Hædde
Hædde
Hædde was a medieval Bishop of Winchester.-Life:Hædde was supposedly born in Headingley in West Yorkshire, and became a monk of Whitby Abbey. He was Bishop of Dorchester from 676. He moved the see to Winchester around 690 and died about 7 July 705, although the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle states that he...
, with fresh fish, is the north border. Both the great and little pond were emptied during the world wars as they were landmark
Landmark
This is a list of landmarks around the world.Landmarks may be split into two categories - natural phenomena and man-made features, like buildings, bridges, statues, public squares and so forth...
s usuable by enemy bombers. With the areas of Hankley, Bordon, Bramshott having a heavy military presence, it was advisable. The ponds have also been used in numerous films; Carry on Jack
Carry On Jack
Carry on Jack is the eighth movie in the Carry On film series and was released in 1963. Most of the usual Carry On team are missing from this film: only Kenneth Williams and Charles Hawtrey appear throughout. Bernard Cribbins makes the first of his three appearances in a Carry On...
, The Mummy and more recently Eden Lake
Eden Lake
Eden Lake is a 2008 British horror film, written and directed by James Watkins and starring Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender and Jack O'Connell.-Plot synopsis:...
.
The parish clerk is Shirley Burrill.
Notable residents, past and present
Industrialist Frank Mason spent the later part of his life in the area, and provided the community with a village hall, which remains the hub of the village.The pre-Raphaelite artist Sir John Everett Millais
John Everett Millais
Sir John Everett Millais, 1st Baronet, PRA was an English painter and illustrator and one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.-Early life:...
had links with the village, subject of his most famous work Bubbles
Bubbles (painting)
Bubbles, originally titled A Child's World, is a painting by Sir John Everett Millais that became famous when it was used over many generations in advertisements for Pears soap...
Henry James, remained a prominent figure of the community. A respected lady by the name of Mrs Lash played a leading role in the dramatic society. No surprise that her most famous grandchildren are the actors Ralph and Joseph Fiennes. The Blue Peter presenter John Noakes
John Noakes
John Noakes is a British television presenter and personality, best known for co-presenting the BBC children's magazine programme Blue Peter in the 1960s and 1970s. He remains the show's longest-serving presenter, with a stint that lasted 12 years and 6 months...
lived in the village, he became a regular sight walking the famous Shep
Shep (dog)
Shep was a famous Blue Peter dog, a border collie. Shep was bought by the BBC to replace Patch, one of Petra's puppies, born in 1965. He became the main Blue Peter dog when Petra died in 1977....
. The world renowned gentleman of golf commentating Mr Peter Alliss has made the village his home for many years. Kevin Keegan
Kevin Keegan
Joseph Kevin Keegan, OBE is a former international footballer and former manager of the England national football team and several English clubs, most notably Newcastle United....
resided in Green Lane, when playing for Southampton Football Club. International jewellery designer David Buxton grew up in the village, the area influenced a lot of his work.
Frances Stevenson
Frances Stevenson
Frances Stevenson, Countess Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, CBE was the mistress, personal secretary, confidante and second wife of British Prime Minister David Lloyd George....
, wife of British Prime Minister David Lloyd George
David Lloyd George
David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor OM, PC was a British Liberal politician and statesman...
lived in the village; his family still has presence. The cricketing brothers Harry Walker
Harry Walker (cricketer)
Harry Walker was a noted English cricketer who played mainly for Surrey...
and Thomas Walker
Thomas Walker (cricketer)
Thomas "Tom" Walker was an English cricketer who played for Hampshire in the days of the Hambledon Club and later for Surrey. He was famous for his brilliant defensive batting. He is also credited with introducing, roundarm bowling, the predecessor of modern overarm bowling.-Career:Walker was born...
were born in the village. The journalist Anthony Loyd
Anthony Loyd
Anthony William Vivian Loyd is an English journalist, noted war correspondent, and former British Army officer who saw active service in the First Gulf War.-Biography:...
grew up in Churt. The Police drummer, Stuart Copeland
Stuart Copeland
Stuart William Copeland is an Australian politician. He was a National/Liberal National from 2001 to 2009, representing the district of Cunningham....
, had a short spell in the village, with his family. Lord John Hunt lived for a period in the village, he was the force behind the ascent of Everest in 1953 with Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing. As well as a decorated military career. Roger Black
Roger Black
Roger Anthony Black MBE is a retired British athlete. During his athletics career, he won individual silver medals in the 400 metres sprint at both the Olympic Games and World Championships, two individual gold medals at the European Championships, and 4x400 metres relay gold medals at both the...
, the Olympic Gold medal winner, also lives in the village.
Wishanger Recording Studios are world famous, and rock producer John "Mutt" Lange did some his best work from here with the likes of The Cars, AC/DC and more.
The amateur astronomer
Amateur astronomy
Amateur astronomy, also called backyard astronomy and stargazing, is a hobby whose participants enjoy watching the night sky , and the plethora of objects found in it, mainly with portable telescopes and binoculars...
Richard Carrington
Richard Christopher Carrington
Richard Christopher Carrington was an English amateur astronomer whose 1859 astronomical observations demonstrated the existence of solar flares as well as suggesting their electrical influence upon the Earth and its aurorae; and whose 1863 records of sunspot observations revealed the differential...
, whose 1859 astronomical observations first corroborated the existence of solar flares, moved to Churt in 1865. He founded a private observatory and lived here until his death in 1875..
See also
- Baron Nathan of Churt, a title in the Peerage of the United KingdomPeerage of the United KingdomThe Peerage of the United Kingdom comprises most peerages created in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland after the Act of Union in 1801, when it replaced the Peerage of Great Britain...
- Devil's Jumps, ChurtDevil's Jumps, ChurtThe Devil's Jumps are a series of three small hills near the village of Churt in the county of Surrey in southern England. In the 18th century the hills were known as the Devil's Three Jumps. The Devil's Jumps are linked to a body of folklore relating to the surrounding area. The highest of the...