Walton-on-the-Hill, Surrey, is a small village in the United Kingdom, situated midway between Reigate and Epsom, just inside the M25 orbital motorway around London.
The Romans are known to have settled here in the first century, for a substantial villa has been excavated in Sandilands Road, and is believed to have been inhabited until around 400 AD. Roman finds have been discovered here and in the neighbouring village of Headley.
The church of St Peter dates back to the 12th century - one of its oldest features being an 800 year old font, constructed in lead, although this is thought to have originally stood in a chapel alongside the village’s manor house. The interior of the church features examples of 16th century artwork and stained glass.
Local legend has it that the manor house was visited by Henry VIII, and his wife Anne of Cleves is also thought to have stayed here.
Today, Walton-on-the-Hill is best known for its golf course, Walton Heath, which was the venue for the Ryder Cup in 1981.