Seaward Sussex - The South Downs from End to End by Edric Holmes
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page 168 of 191 (87%)
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THE ARUNDEL--CHICHESTER ROAD This route leaves the Horsham road nearly two miles south of the village of Kingsfold. Warnham (33-1/4 m.). The district is the scene of Shelley's childhood and youth. The poet was born at Field Place, about 1-1/2 miles south on the right of the road. Broadbridge Heath (35-1/4 m.). Five Oaks (39 m.). We now join the Roman "Stane Street" from London Bridge to Chichester. Billingshurst (40-3/4 m.). Norman and Perpendicular church. Note fine oak panelled ceiling. [Across the Adur valley, 2-1/2 miles west is the interesting church at Wisborough Green. The situation is delightful and the antiquarian interest more than ordinary. Kemble identifies the mound on which the church is built as being the site of a temple dedicated to Woden (Wisc or "Wish"). Restoration brought to light early Norman (perhaps Saxon) remains in this late Norman church. The chancel is Early English. Notice the tower walls inside. There are some ancient frescoes, a stoup, and other interesting details.] Adversane (42-3/4 m.). |
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