Netherne-on-the-Hill
Encyclopedia
Netherne-on-the-Hill is a small village
in Surrey
, England
, built on the site of the Victorian
Netherne lunatic asylum. The village is situated in the borough
of Reigate and Banstead
. Local amenities include a swimming pool and a leisure centre for Netherne residents.
Netherne Mental Hospital opened in 1903 and closed in 1994. The hospital was known to be progressive in both its treatment of, and rehabilitation from, mental illness throughout the period in which it operated.
The former hospital estate was sold by the Secretary of State for Health to MJ Gleeson during 1995, with development of a new village commencing shortly afterwards. The Administration block, chapel, water tower, convalescent villas and echelon design ward blocks have been converted by MJ Gleeson.
Now living in an attractive community, Netherne residents can enjoy a strong community feel which has been strengthened following the opening of the village hall in 2011.
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
in Surrey
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
, England
England
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, built on the site of the Victorian
Victorian architecture
The term Victorian architecture refers collectively to several architectural styles employed predominantly during the middle and late 19th century. The period that it indicates may slightly overlap the actual reign, 20 June 1837 – 22 January 1901, of Queen Victoria. This represents the British and...
Netherne lunatic asylum. The village is situated in the borough
Borough
A borough is an administrative division in various countries. In principle, the term borough designates a self-governing township although, in practice, official use of the term varies widely....
of Reigate and Banstead
Reigate and Banstead
Reigate and Banstead is a local government district with borough status in east Surrey England. It covers the towns of Reigate, Banstead, Redhill and Horley....
. Local amenities include a swimming pool and a leisure centre for Netherne residents.
Netherne Mental Hospital opened in 1903 and closed in 1994. The hospital was known to be progressive in both its treatment of, and rehabilitation from, mental illness throughout the period in which it operated.
The former hospital estate was sold by the Secretary of State for Health to MJ Gleeson during 1995, with development of a new village commencing shortly afterwards. The Administration block, chapel, water tower, convalescent villas and echelon design ward blocks have been converted by MJ Gleeson.
Now living in an attractive community, Netherne residents can enjoy a strong community feel which has been strengthened following the opening of the village hall in 2011.