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Ashurst
(Miraculous Carving)

Origin of Village Name
Ashurst is derives from the Anglo Saxon aesc ash tree and hyrst or thick wood, and thus describes a thick wooded area consisting mostly of ash-trees. The first record of Ashurst is from around 1100, in the form of Aeischerste.

General Details

Ashurst Church Ashurst lies on the A264 Tunbridge Wells to East Grinstead road, its name is probably derived from the Anglo Saxon Aesc hurst - the ash wood.

In the 14th century a local carpenter created a carving that the local priest proclaimed to be miraculous. This drew in thousands of pilgrims which significantly helped the local economy, in 1524 Sir Martin Christopher left his rings and broaches to the carving.

Services

Ashurst village The village only has a few local services.

Tunbridge Wells about 5 miles east provides the nearest large town facilities.

Views

Ashurst village Ashurst is found by driving down the A264 from Tunbridge Wells and the best views are facing down towards the railway bridge from the church.
 

 
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