Tributary of Classford Brook

Tributary of Classford Brook, edge of Manor Fruit Farm, Normandy, Surrey. w3w: qualified.tickles.excavated

Normandy, Surrey, United Kingdom

The stream runs along the edge of Manor Fruit Farm in Normandy, originating from springs that come off the Hogs Back (a chalk ridge).
The testing point was about 20m upstream from the Elmgrove Lane bridge over the stream. It is quite a steep bank down into the stream, but is usually accessible and in winter the water is higher so easier to reach.
On this date, the water was flowing very slowing and was very shallow.
The surrounding soil type is a heavy clay.
The land-use in the immediate vicinity is amenity land to the north with a bit of woodland and scrubland to the south.

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Philippa Mitchell

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There was no flow at all in the stream. It had a dry bed for at least 20m in either direction of the test site. The only puddle seen was not accessible. See image

26 Aug 14:30 by Philippa Mitchell

Water lower than June test, only just flowing.

29 Jul 14:15 by Philippa Mitchell

Water was very low, just about flowing. Sample taken from a slightly deeper pool.

24 Jun 16:15 by Philippa Mitchell