Natural landmarks · South East England
Amesbury School
In or near Linchmere.
Amesbury School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haslemere · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Amesbury School is a school heritage located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Amesbury School is a leading independent prep school located in Surrey, dedicated to nurturing children's unique talents and interests. The school offers a relaxed yet purposeful atmosphere, focusing on academic excellence, sports, and performing arts.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: WEALDEN HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Amesbury School is located in South-East England. It is an independent co-educational day school known for its comprehensive educational offerings. The school serves pupils from nursery through to year eight.
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Background
History
The Reverend Edmund Fowle, the son of the vicar of Amesbury, Wiltshire – Rev. Fulwar William Fowle – founded hisni' school in 1870 In 1887 Amesbury House was sold to E. H. Moore who ran it in partnership with E. A. Thompson until 1889 when the latter migrated to South Africa. Continuing success entailed another move and Bickley House was bought in 1902. At this point the school's name changed to that which it bears today. Moore died a year later and in The Old Amesburians Club instituted a prize in his memory which is still awarded. The school moved to its current location in Hindhead at the end of 1917, under the headmastership of E. Cotgreave Brown. The reason on this occasion was to be…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.1008, -0.7428
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Waverley
- Parish
- Haslemere
- Postcode
- GU26 6BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Farnham and Bordon
- Phone
- 0118 948 7025
- Established
- 1870
- Nearest railway station
- Haslemere — 2.1 km
- Official site
- www.amesburyschool.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4745905 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Amesbury School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Amesbury School?
- Amesbury School is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU26 6BL), in the parish of Haslemere.
- What is Amesbury School?
- Amesbury School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Amesbury School?
- The nearest railway station is Haslemere, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU26 6BL.
- When was Amesbury School built?
- Built or established in 1870.
- Is Amesbury School a protected site?
- Yes — Amesbury School is part of the WEALDEN HEATHS National Nature Reserve and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Amesbury School free to visit?
- Yes, Amesbury School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Amesbury School?
- The nearest railway station is Haslemere, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU26 6BL.