68:. These have been in existence since at least 1817. The terrain is a gradual slope from NE to SW, with the highest point of 307 feet (94 m) at the top end of mounts hill road (Forest farm entrance), to the lowest point of 217 feet (66 m) where Lovel and Hatchet lanes meet. Fernhill (the house) commands great views on top of its peak of 295 feet (90 m).
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Forest Farm was once an independent property. The original house was built in 1793, and it was described as a villa of brick stucco, and had the peculiarity of having "the whole extent of the entrance front formed into a green house". Mary Squire is recorded as the holding the land in 1798 and
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Francis' wife Dame Mary Knollys to his kinsman Francis Weldale who took the surname Knollys. The estate is mentioned in the will of Francis Knollys (Weldale) penned on 6 December 1805 who
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early 18th century mansion stands. This great mansion was visible from Lovel Lane, one of the four roads which serve as the boundary of the property.
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