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“A few days ago Sam Dawson, a member of the Museum’s team of Cave Tour guides and author of “Dorking: A Town Underground” was to be found below ground inspecting an unexplained feature within the bounds of the old Deepdene estate.
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When sold two hundred years ago the estate was credited with a copious supply of pumped water, plus an ornamental ‘canal’ that later became a pond when the ‘picturesque’ style dominated. There are few scattered, intriguing relics of the water systems but no clear explanation how it all worked.
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As a result Sam jumped at the opportunity to inspect this land-drain in a private garden. He emerged slightly wet but definitely planning a return visit to investigate further.
Next time we’ll try and persuade Sam to look at our camera!