26 JULY 1902, Page 16

ANOTHER MOAT ROAD.

[To THE EDITOR OP THE "SPECTATOR."] SIR,—There is a Moats Lane in the parish of Barstow, Surrey, between Nutfield Station and the hamlet of Outwood. It was one of the numerous green lanes which give such charm to this part of the country, but was widened and metalled about fifteen years ago. This district, now being claimed by villadom, has many features of historic interest, and many local peculiarities. Outwood Common is the

remnant of what was once a vast wood, probably gradually devoured by the iron industry, of which there are still many