An 1868 Gazetteer description of the following places in Headley

 

HEADLEY

"HEADLEY, a parish in the second division of the hundred of Copthorne, county Surrey, 4 miles N.W. of Reigate, 4 S. of Epsom, its post town, and 2 from the Betchworth railway station. The village, which is small, and chiefly agricultural, is situated under Headley Hill. The parish contains a considerable extent of woodland and open heath for sheep pasture. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of £211.

The living is a rectory* in the diocese of Winchester, value £162. The church, rebuilt in 1855, is dedicated to St. Mary. The tower and spire were added in 1859. The register dates from 1664. Headley House is the principal residence. At Oyster Hill in this parish a large quantity of oyster shells have been found. A National school has recently been erected by the Hon. Mrs. Howard, who is lady of the manor."

[Description(s) from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland (1868)
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