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Hastings Castle downward view taken June 2004

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About East Sussex

The once County of Sussex can be located on the South Coast of England but is now divided into two separate counties, one being East Sussex and the other West Sussex. Bounded by the Counties of Hampshire, Kent and Surrey, 'Sussex' fronts the English Channel which seperates the United Kingdom from mainland Europe. Lewes is the county town in East Sussex and Brighton, one of Englands most popular holiday resorts which has been regarded as a ‘pleasure dome’ for centuries can also be found in East Sussex. The county town of West Sussex is Chichester and is famed for its rich heritage of historic buildings and picturesque countryside. The nearby town of Rye has delightful winding cobbled streets and old timber framed buildings and is regarded by many as the prettiest town in England. Hastings is an old fishing town and offers all the traditional amusements of the seaside, but retains much of the character from its colourful past. Rich in history, Hastings is famous worldwide for the 'Battle of Hastings' in 1066 between the invading Normans and the defending Saxons, the actual battle itself took place 6 miles inland from the town of Hastings, at a smaller town aptly named 'Battle' which is well worth a visit. (add/update description)

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Birling Gap in the county of East Sussex
The Birling Gap is a coastal hamlet on the South...
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Brede in the county of East Sussex
Brede Place is a lovely historic property built in the year 1350 of Caen stone. The house was the family home of the Oxenbridge...
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Cuckmere Haven in the county of East Sussex
This is one of those delightful little places that can only be reached on foot. Cuckmere Haven lies beneath the 282 ft cliffs...
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Fletching in the county of East Sussex
This is an old village, it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. It is almost, but not quite, as old as Ashdown Forest which lies...
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Lewes in the county of East Sussex
This very pleasant town grew up on the River Ouse. It developed on a hillside between the gap of the river and a Norman Castle...
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Newhaven in the county of East Sussex
Best known for its cross channel ferries and for its fort built in the 1860's as part of Britain's coastal defences, but which is...
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Pevensey in the county of East Sussex
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Seaford in the county of East Sussex
Perhaps because it lacks the commercial shipping activities of its near neighbour Newhaven the resort town of Seaford is somewhat...
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St Leonards in the county of East Sussex
Attractive Sussex seaside resort now joined to Hastings, but initially began as an independent resort laid out by the architect...
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Telscombe in the county of East Sussex
The tranquillity of this attractive little village is owed to its seclusion. Telscombe rests in a fold of beautiful Sussex...
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