Shackleford

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Shackleford is a village in Surrey, England. Its origins probably date back to the 14th century, when there is known to have been a William de Shackleford who settled in the area.

He is likely to have lived at Hall Place - a substantial manor house which existed here in the 15th century. Its estate covered many acres, including much of today’s village.

Many of the houses that still stand today were built in the 18th century, although there was a further expansion of the village when the railway line was constructed between London and Portsmouth during the mid 19th century, passing through nearby Godalming and Farncombe.

St. Mary's Church was built In 1865, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott. It stands away from the main village at a nearby crossroads.

Hall Place was demolished in 1797 and a new mansion was built on the site in the late 19th century. During the Second World War this building and much of its grounds were bought by Aldro School, which relocated there from Eastbourne.