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Sussex Industrial Archaeology: A Field Guide, compiled by John Hoare and John Upton, published June 1972 (No. 4, Sussex Industrial History) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16389/4] & The Keep [LIB/506524] Download PDF
Abstract:Sussex is not noted for its industrial archaeology. However, there are many interesting physical remains associated with the economic life of the county at different periods. This list attempts to record a selection of them in a clear fashion. It is by no means exhaustive but seeks to point out objects of interest in each category. Certain possible themes have been omitted owing to pressure upon space.
Although selection has born in mind accessibility many of the listed buildings and objects are private property. The exterior can generally be viewed from a public road and path. Please respect this privacy.
Some of the listed structures are in danger of demolition. Please do not blame the authors if (like them) you visit a site of some significance and find a pile of rubble. If this booklet succeeds in creating interest and helps to develop informed opinion so that these remains are treated with more sympathy, it will have served its purpose.
Objects in museums have been deliberately omitted but the existence of the Open Air Museum at Singleton (SU 875127) cannot pass unnoticed. The blacksmith's shop from Southwater, the donkey-wheel from Catherington, Hants., and the weather-boarded toll-house of 1807 from Upper Beeding are all fine survivals. Among items awaiting erection are two horse-gin houses from farms at Binsted and North Bersted in West Sussex.
Although selection has born in mind accessibility many of the listed buildings and objects are private property. The exterior can generally be viewed from a public road and path. Please respect this privacy.
Some of the listed structures are in danger of demolition. Please do not blame the authors if (like them) you visit a site of some significance and find a pile of rubble. If this booklet succeeds in creating interest and helps to develop informed opinion so that these remains are treated with more sympathy, it will have served its purpose.
Objects in museums have been deliberately omitted but the existence of the Open Air Museum at Singleton (SU 875127) cannot pass unnoticed. The blacksmith's shop from Southwater, the donkey-wheel from Catherington, Hants., and the weather-boarded toll-house of 1807 from Upper Beeding are all fine survivals. Among items awaiting erection are two horse-gin houses from farms at Binsted and North Bersted in West Sussex.
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