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Posted by Prince Vulpine
on 15/9/2008, 9:33 am, in reply to "Re: One Tree Hill"
One Tree Hill was named after a tree (surprise!) which stood at its highest point, where the trig point now stands. Used as a landmark by shipping in the Thames, it fell victim to a fierce storm during the First World War.
The historical aspect of OTH that still remains is the Vange Health Spa, a mineral well which remains, in delapidated condition, in Martinhole Wood.
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