The Act gave the government power to designate areas of land for new town development after the population of London became too large. In the early hours of October 15, 1951, he boarded a boat called Surprise along with aides and the captain of the ship called Nicholas Tattersall where they successfully made the five hour crossing. This is a chart of trend of regional gross value added of the non-metropolitan county of East Sussex (Brighton & Hove has a separate table) at current basic prices published (pp. There is also serious deprivation in Sussex comparable to the most deprived UK inner city areas. Here are some fun facts about Bodiam Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in England and an easy visit from London. By the end of the 7th century, the region around Selsey and Chichester had become the political centre of the kingdom. Like many of the most picturesque castles now, it lies in ruins. Owned and operated by the Sussex Archaeological Society, the beautifully restored Anne of Cleves House highlights the history of Tudor England. Lamb House was subsequently home to both E.F. Benson and Rumer Godden. The combined population of Sussex is about 1.6 million. History Location of medieval Rye The name of Rye is believed to come from rie meaning a bank. This was in contrast to the two areas in Surrey, which had a GDP per head of 37,429 and 42,433, well above the UK average. Among the long-distance footpaths in East Sussex are the South Downs Way; 1066 Country Walk, High Weald Landscape Trail, Saxon Shore Way, Sussex Border Path, Sussex Ouse Valley Way, Vanguard Way, Wealdway and The Monarch's Way. Some of the earliest known art in Sussex is the carvings in the galleries of the Neolithic flint mines at Cissbury on the South Downs near Worthing. In the early 20th century, Sussex was at the centre of one of what has been described as 'British archaeology's greatest hoax'. Between the Downs and Weald is a narrow stretch of lower lying land; many of the rivers and streams occupying this area originate in the Weald. The interior of the castle is in ruins which is a shame because it would have shown how during this period in history castles were moving away from being fortresses to country manors. The Litlington White Horse in the village of Litlington. Until the closures of many branch railways in the 20th century, rural East Sussex was well-served by rail: few such branch lines escaped the Beeching cuts so that today only main-line services remain. The climate of the coastal districts is strongly influenced by the sea, which, because of its tendency to warm up slower than land, can result in cooler temperatures than inland in the summer. Twelve sets of brothers from Sussex were killed in the battle and such was the loss from the county it became known as 'The Day Sussex Died'. As we mark Sussex Day on 16 June and to celebrate the 10 th anniversary of the South Downs National Park, Anooshka Rawden, Cultural Heritage Lead for the National Park, shares 10 fascinating facts from the annals of time. For example, for Halloween they have special events. In the autumn months, the coast sometimes has higher temperatures. Many industries have been adopted by Rye. In 2013, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Eric Pickles formally recognised and acknowledged the continued existence of England's 39 historic counties, including Sussex. More information may be found on our Disclosure Policy. A landmark of the English coast, it rises 162m above sea level and offers views towards the south east coast of Dungeness in the east and the Isle of Wight in the west. Most of Sussex's population is distributed in an east-west line along the English Channel coast or on the east-west line of the A272. The 1920s and 1930s saw the creation of some of the best-known works by Edward Burra who was known for his work of Sussex, Paris and Harlem and Eric Ravilious who is known for his paintings of the South Downs. Christianity first came to Sussex at this time, but faded away when the Romans left in the 5th century. Understandably, many people have made Sussex their home and have quite rightly fallen in love with our glorious countryside and stunning coasts, including the Romans and the Normans. Birling Gap and Crowlink, near Eastbourne in East Sussex, are part of the world famous Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, one of the longest stretches of undeveloped coastline on the south coast. Eastbourne and Hastings are mainly urban areas. We will send you the latest TV programmes, podcast episodes and articles, as well as exclusive offers from our shop and carefully selected partners. The Anglo-Saxons were lead by King Harold Godwinson, who famously died when an arrow struck him in the eye, and the Normans were lead by William, the Duke of Normandy. https://www.britannica.com/place/East-Sussex, The Official site of East Sussex County Council. The subsequent treaty, known as the Mise of Lewes, led to Montfort summoning the first parliament in English history without any prior royal authorisation. From the 12th century the three eastern rapes together and the three western rapes together had separate quarter sessions, with the county town of the three eastern rapes being Lewes. The grave of Captain Nicholas Tattersall can also be found at St Nicholas' Church in Brighton. The University of Sussex and the University of Brighton provide employment for many more. The Sussex dialect is also notable in having an unusually large number of words for mud, in a way similar to the popular belief which exists that the Inuit have an unusually large number of words for snow. There are working harbours at Rye, Hastings, Newhaven and Shoreham; whilst Pagham, Eastbourne and Chichester harbours cater for leisure craft, as does Brighton Marina. Aelle was recognised as the first 'Bretwalda' or overlord of southern Britain. The Normans also founded new towns in Sussex, including New Shoreham (the centre of modern Shoreham-by-Sea), Battle, Arundel, Uckfield and Winchelsea. Over a period of less than five hours the 17 officers and 349 men were killed, including 12 sets of brothers, including three from one family. A tax, called a scot, was enforced in the 13th century to pay for maintenance of waterways and flood protection. Updates? Best Castles in London and Castles Near London To Visit on A Day Trip, Why Visit Pevensey Castle in East Sussex (+7 Cool Pevensey Castle Facts), The 5 Best Castles in East Sussex To Visit (+ One Picturesque Ruins of a Norman Castle). In the reign of Queen Mary, 41 people in Sussex were burnt at the stake for their Protestant beliefs. The battle took place on October 14, 1066, and ended with the Normans victorious. One of the most prolific playwrights of his day, Fletcher is thought to have collaborated with Shakespeare. Later in the Neolithic period, the area of the South Downs above Worthing was one of Britain's largest and most important flint-mining centres. East Sussex is a county in South East England on the English Channel coast. Though ruined during the English Civil War, it was partly restored in the 19th and 20th centuries, and is now a popular tourist attraction operated by the National Trust. By the end of the 19th century a string of resort towns lined the coast, including Bognor Regis, Worthing, Eastbourne, and Bexhill. In the 20th century, Frederick Soddy won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on radioactive substances, and his investigations into the origin and nature of isotopes. There are castles at Bodiam, Herstmonceux, Lewes and Pevensey; and defence works such as the Martello towers and Eastbourne Redoubt. The house is known as the home of author and Bloomsbury Set member Virginia Woolf and her husband, the editor and socialist activist, Leonard Woolf. Selsey is known as a tornado hotspot, with small tornadoes hitting the town in 1986, 1998 and 2000, with the 1998 tornado causing an estimated 10 million of damage to 1,000 buildings. In 1264, the Sussex Downs were the location of the Battle of Lewes, in which Simon de Montfort and his fellow barons captured Prince Edward (later Edward I), the son and heir of Henry III. The physical location means this town has seen all the action: invasions, smuggling, flooding, a few more invasions, and shipwrecks! View our interactive map of Museums in Britain for details of local galleries and museums. From the Roman period, the palace at Fishbourne has the largest in situ collection of mosaics in the UK, while the villa at Bignor contains some of the best preserved Roman mosaics in England. Copyright Historic UK Ltd. Company Registered in England No. Primary and secondary education in the state sector in Sussex is provided by its three local education authorities of East and West Sussex County Councils and Brighton and Hove City Council. The UK's only Carthusian monastery is situated at St. Hugh's Charterhouse, Parkminster near Cowfold. During the Battle of Lewes in 1264 it was occupied by troops of Henry III. Since 1965 Arundel Cathedral has been the seat of the Roman Catholic Bishops of Arundel and Brighton, which covers Sussex and Surrey. The Prebendal School in Chichester is the oldest known school in Sussex and probably dates to when the Normans moved the Sussex bishopric from Selsey to Chichester Cathedral in the 11th century. Notorious locations include a Norman church, The Mermaid Inn, The Olde Bell Inn and the Ypres Tower, all open to visitors today. In fact, Pevensey was the site where William the Conqueror landed in Britain on 28 September of that year. The longest river entirely in Sussex is the River Arun, which is 60 kilometres (37 miles) long. Some fun facts about Sussex to share round the dinner table. In 1822 he was responsible for the discovery and eventual identification of the first fossil teeth, and later much of the skeleton of Iguanodon. In September 1066, William of Normandy landed with his forces at Pevensey and erected a wooden castle at Hastings, from which they raided the surrounding area. The New Latin word Suthsexia was used for Sussex by Dutch cartographer Joan Blaeu in his 1645 map. 30,000 people living in Surrey. 5621230. The palaces exterior is informed by Mughal architecture in a style that became common in the 19th-century British Raj. Part of the Weald is the Ashdown Forest. The Universities of Sussex and Brighton are based in East Sussex, with facilities in Brighton, Falmer and Hastings. There are two river gaps: the Rivers Ouse and Cuckmere. Here towns such as Bexhill-on-Sea, Eastbourne, and Hastings lie. The Universities of Sussex and Brighton are based in East Sussex, with facilities in Brighton, Falmer and Hastings. He was desperate to get to France where he would be safer, so arrangements were made for a boat to take him across the English Channel from Shoreham-by-Sea. In addition there are writers, who while they were not born in Sussex had a strong connection. Pell is sometimes credited with inventing the division sign, which has also been attributed to Swiss mathematician Johann Heinrich Rahn, one of his students. In East Sussex there were also three self-administered county boroughs: Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. Peacehaven and Seaford are more dormitory towns than anything else. There are three heritage railways: the Kent and East Sussex Railway operates from Tenterden in Kent to Bodiam; the Bluebell Railway from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead; and the Lavender Line Steam Railway near Lewes. A highlight of any visit must include Virginias writing lodge at the bottom of the garden with views of Mount Caburn. Now a picturesque ruin under the remit of English Heritage, Pevensey Castle is open for visitors to explore its grounds. Archaeological remains are plentiful, especially in the upland areas. They include neo-medieval buildings, a folly tower and a cottage built from Priory stone. It has been divided into variants for the three western rapes of West Sussex, the two eastern rapes of Lewes and Pevensey and an area approximate to the easternmost rape of Hastings. A ridge of chalk hills, the South Downs, crosses the county along the coast, reaching the sea in a line of imposing cliffs, notably at Beachy Head. Tincomarus and then Cogidubnus followed Commius as rulers of the Regnenses. East Sussex is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in South East England on the English Channel coast. Cross-country routes include the A26 which carries traffic from Newhaven and Lewes north into Kent; and the south coast trunk route, which starts in Folkestone (Kent) as the A259 trunk road, and traverses the south coast to Eastbourne, where it becomes the A27 trunk road and heads westwards towards Chichester in West Sussex and ultimately to Honiton in Devon. Bexhill on sea is also home to the De La Warr Pavilion. John 'Mad Jack' Fuller also commissioned Turner to make a series of paintings which resulted in thirteen finished watercolours of Fuller's house at Brightling and the area around it. The 72-metre tall figure holds two staves, though its features may originally have been more detailed. Archaeological remains are plentiful, especially in the upland areas. 5 of the Best Historic Sites in Merthyr Tydfil, 10 of the Best Historic Sites in South Yorkshire, Henry VIII Englands 10 Best Historical Sites, 10 British Churches Ruined During the Dissolution of the Monasteries, The Best English Civil War Sites and Battlefields, 10 Must-See Medieval Landmarks in England, 10 Historic Sites Associated with Anne Boleyn, Viking Sites in Scotland: 5 Areas with Nordic History, 10 Historic Sites You Should Not Miss in 2023, Historic Sites Associated with Mary Queen of Scots, 10 Places to Explore World War Twos History in England, 10 Historic Sites Associated with Elizabeth I. The name "Sussex" is derived from the Middle English Suth-sxe, which is in turn derived from the Old English Suth-Seaxe which means (land or people) of the South Saxons (cf. Overall, more than 50 serve East Sussex, including further education colleges in larger towns. Cricket is recognised as having been formed in the Weald and Sussex CCC is England's oldest county cricket club. Sussex has also been home to many composers of classical music including Thomas Weelkes, John Ireland, Edward Elgar, Frank Bridge, Sir Hubert Parry and Ralph Vaughan Williams, who played a major part in recording Sussex's traditional music. The original towns and villages tended to be where its economy lay: fishing along the coast and agriculture and iron mining on the Weald. Sussex, (from Old English Su Seaxe, South Saxons), one of the kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England. Sussex's largest lakes are man-made reservoirs. There are in fact three counties in America that are called Sussex. Pop. As the Sussex regiments served overseas, the defence of the county was undertaken by units of the Home Guard with help from the First Canadian Army. The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. Situated on the south coast of England and where the English Channel is at its narrowest, Rye was often the first port of call for an intruder sailing across from North West Europe. In 1974, the Lord-Lieutenant of Sussex was replaced with one each for East and West Sussex, which became separate ceremonial counties. The bells from St Marys Church were also stolen on this occasion but the men of Rye and neighbouring settlement Winchelsea sought revenge and set sail for France. Bone fragments said to have been collected in 1912 were presented as the fossilised remains of a previously unknown early human, referred to as Piltdown Man. To the north lie parallel valleys and ridges, the highest of which is the Weald itself (the Hastings beds and Wealden Clay). Sussex also played a major part in the folk music revival of the 1960s and 1970s with various singers including George 'Pop' Maynard, Scan Tester, Tony Wales and the sisters Dolly and Shirley Collins. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. Industry today tends to be geared towards tourism, and particularly along the coastal strip. The location of settlements in East Sussex has been determined both by its history and its geography. Getting here The Quaker and founding father of Pennsylvania, William Penn worshipped near Thakeham; his UK home from 1677 to 1702 was at nearby Warminghurst. In the most populous part of Sussex, around the Brighton and Hove Built-up area, the Greater Brighton City Deal was formed to enable the area to fulfil its economic potential, into one of the highest performing urban economies in the UK. The famous song 'Sussex by the Sea', which is sung by fans of Brighton and Hove Albion, has been adopted as the unofficial anthem in the county. The University of Sussex was opened at Falmer near Brighton in 1961. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The last of these, Cogidubnus, was a useful ally to the Romans and was given a kingdom centred on Chichester. The round-headed rampion, also known as the 'Pride of Sussex', was adopted as Sussex's county flower in 2002. He made a fortune hiring himself out as a mercenary during the Hundred Years War. Many vineyards make wines using traditional Champagne varieties and methods, and there are similarities between the topography and chalk and clay soils of Sussex downland and that of the Champagne region which lies on a latitude 100 miles (161km) to the south. The oldest human remains in Britain were discovered Eartham Pit in Boxgrove. Only two homes that William Blake once lived in are standing, one in London and a cottage in Felpham. At 113 kilometres (70 miles) long, the River Medway is the longest river flowing through Sussex. The relief of the county reflects the geology. Perhaps one of England's best known moated castles, Bodiam Castle was built in 1385. The sunshine average is approximately 1900 hours a year, this is much higher than the UK average of 1340 hours a year. The famous author Rudyard Kipling, who was born in India, spent much of his life in Sussex. Sussex is represented in the Football League by Brighton & Hove Albion and Crawley Town. Away from the coast lie former market towns such as Hailsham, Heathfield and Uckfield; Crowborough is a centre for the Ashdown Forest. In recognition of Ryes role in defence on the south coast, the town was made a Cinque Port in 1336. The historic county has been a single diocese after St Wilfrid converted the kingdom of Sussex in the seventh century. Rye is easily accessible by both road and rail, please try our UK Travel Guide for further information. A number of independent boarding schools are also located in the county, including Brighton College and Roedean. Tourism is also a major industry for this small but picturesque town; it boasts spectacular scenery and wildlife, history and scandal and opportunity for a quiet coastal break. Much of Sussex was a Roman canton of the Regnenses or Regni, with its capital at Noviomagus Reginorum, modern-day Chichester. At West Dean, Edward James was patron to artists including Salvador Dal and Ren Magritte while at Farley Farm House near Chiddingly the home of Roland Penrose and Lee Miller was frequented by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Man Ray, Henry Moore, Eileen Agar, Jean Dubuffet, Dorothea Tanning and Max Ernst. It has a proud and colourful history, as we all well know, which dates back hundreds of thousands of years. In historic times though the 28 latrines in the castle opened directly into the moat. The Weald occupies the northern borderlands of the county. Trains in the county are operated by Southern, Southeastern, Thameslink and Great Western Railway. The Seven Sisters Park is part of the South Downs National Park. Ditchling Beacon (248m) is the highest point in East Sussex. It was apparently bought for just 10 in 1896 and acted as the model for all future purchases by the charity. In the Middle Ages an iron industry, based on local ore and charcoal, developed in the Weald. At Whitehawk Hill near Brighton are examples of Neolithic causewayed camps. On June 30, 1916, during the Battle of the Boars Head in France during the First World War, 1,300 men from Sussex were killed or injured in just one day. The High Weald is heavily wooded in contrast to the South Downs; the Low Weald less so. Southeastern operate trains from London Charing Cross to Hastings. East Sussex is part of the historic county of Sussex, which has its roots in the ancient kingdom of the South Saxons, who established themselves there in the 5th century AD, after the departure of the Romans. This was begun with the building of the town wall and four gates; Landgate, Strandgate, Baddings Gate and Postern Gate. Southeastern operate trains from London Charing Cross to Hastings. Fishing fleets continue to operate along the coast, notably at Rye and Hastings. Further restrictions made towards the 17th Century made smuggling much more of a lucrative business as even commonly used products like candles or beer had new tariffs forced on them. The Clergy House in Alfriston was the first house that was ever purchased by the National Trust. Tourism in Sussex is well-established, and includes seaside resorts and the South Downs National Park. South of Chichester a fertile coastal plain broadens out into the flat headland of Selsey Bill. Another modernist Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) and her husband Leonard, had a country retreat at Monk's House in Rodmell near in Lewes from 1919. Overall, more than 50 serve East Sussex, including further education colleges in larger towns. The chalk uplands of the South Downs occupies the coastal strip between Brighton and Eastbourne. History Hit brings you the stories that shaped the world through our award winning podcast network and an online history channel. Given it has such an incredible past, there may be a lot about Sussex you may not know, including some of the facts below. Trains in the county are operated by Southern, Southeastern, Thameslink and Great Western Railway. He also went to school and taught in Midhurst. It became a hanging offence to wear a balaclava like garment called a bee-skep (or any other mask-type adornment for that matter) while in the act of smuggling. Stock Car racing is also held at the same venue. The area of the ancient county is 933,887 acres (377,931ha) with a population in 1891 of 550,446 and in 1901 of 605,202. In 2011, Sussex had a population density of 425 per km2, higher than the average for England of 407 per km2. In 825 Sussex became part of the Kingdom of Wessex and subsequently absorbed into England. 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Corrections? Ah, Eastbourne, our glorious sea-side town that many people all over the country come to visit each year. According to West Sussex County Council, East Sussex originally included East Grinstead, Burgess Hill and Cuckfield, although Brighton and Hastings were independent county boroughs. In the southwest is the fertile and densely populated coastal plain. The building has been restored to its 16th-century condition, with the oldest part of the structure dating to the late 15th century. Composed by William Ward-Higgs, Sussex by the Sea is the county's unofficial anthem. The seat of the Sussex bishopric was originally located at Selsey Abbey before the Normans moved it to Chichester Cathedral in 1075. Sussex is connected with several saints, including St Lewina; St Wilfrid, sometimes known as the 'Apostle of Sussex'; St Cuthman of Steyning; St Richard of Chichester, Sussex's patron saint; St Philip Howard, Earl of Arundel; and James Hannington. The area's position on the coast has also meant that there were many invaders, including the Romans and later the Normans. Lewes, the County town of East Sussex; and Battle, with its Norman Conquest beginnings. The Normans built numerous abbeys and castles, such as Arundel and Pevensey Castle, which was built inside a Roman fort. Hastings ( / hestz / HAY-stingz) is a large seaside town and borough in East Sussex on the south coast of England , 24 mi (39 km) east to the county town of Lewes and 53 mi (85 km) south east of London. To the north lie parallel valleys and ridges, the highest of which is the Weald itself (the Hastings beds and Wealden Clay). From 1967 to 1979, Sussex was home to the Isaac Newton Telescope at the Royal Greenwich Observatory in Herstmonceux Castle. Sussex has a centuries-old reputation for being separate and culturally distinct from the rest of England. 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