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Ancient Farnham lies beneath
the narrow Hog’s Back chalk ridge and can trace
its origins into prehistory. The Romans excavated
local clay to produce pottery. Later, Farnham
became an important corn market and had a thriving
brewing industry.
Waverley Abbey was the first
Cistercian settlement in England and its ruins are
as romantic as those of the 12th century Farnham
Castle whose magnificent keep is owned by English
Heritage. The castle grounds have been transformed
into a park.
The radical politician and
essayist William Cobbett was born nearby in a
local hostelry and the story of his life is told
at the local museum. He is buried in St Andrew’s
churchyard.
The 1,000-acre Frensham Country Park and the
10-acre Pride of the Valley Sculpture Park can be
found locally, as can the Alice Holt Woodland
Park, Birdworld and The Rural Life Centre at
Tilford.
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