Abinger Common

Abinger Common
A view of the area
Abinger Common  Abinger Common shown within Surrey
OS grid reference	TQ1145
Shire county	Surrey
Region	South East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Police	Surrey
Fire	Surrey
Ambulance	South East Coast
EU Parliament	South East England
List of places: UK • England • Surrey

Abinger Common is a village in Surrey, England. Abinger Common was inhabited in the stone-age, and is supposed to be the oldest village in England.^{[citation needed]} The church dates back to Norman times and is the second oldest Parish church in Surrey. The headquarters of the Lutyens Trust is based in the village at Goddards (designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens). Outside the church there is a three-person stocks. Opposite the church is the 19th century Evelyn Hall which has recently been completely refurbished and can be hired for events. Next to the Hall is the village pub, the Abinger Hatch. To the west of the village is Oxmoor Copse which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

St James's Church, Abinger Common

Education

Abinger Common First School is a non-denominational primary school with around 50 students ranging from 4–8 years old. Sports clubs include football, cricket, golf, and rugby. The school has also been represented at the Dorking Schools' Swimming Gala. Other extra-curricula activities include French, drama, choir, first aid, gardening, and art.

References

Abinger Common First School Homepage
Abinger Common First School 2008 Ofsted Report
Abinger Common School Profile

External links

• St James's Church, Abinger