Publications
New Coombe Farm, Sharpthorne, by R. T. Mason, published May 1960 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. XV no. 5, note, p.174) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8233] & The Keep [LIB/500217] & S.A.S. library
Two Radiocarbon Dates for Minepits at Sharpthorne Brickworks, by Giles Swift, published 1986 in Wealden Iron Research Group (Second Series No. 6, article, pp.54-55, ISSN: 0266-4402) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16400] & The Keep [LIB/506559] Download PDF
Minepits at West Hoathly Brickworks, Sharpthorne, Sussex, by Bernard Worssam and Giles Swift, published 1987 in Wealden Iron Research Group (Second Series No. 7, article, pp.3-15, ISSN: 0266-4402) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 16400] & The Keep [LIB/506560] Download PDF
Abstract:The sections in the West Hoathly Brickworks quarry that are described in this paper are therefore of special importance in that they have revealed clearly the form and dimensions of a series of Wealden minepits, as well as the iron-ore seams to which the pits were dug.
The sections have been under observation by the writers since an initial visit to the quarry, in company with the late Mr C.F. Tebbutt, in 1983. A preliminary account gave radiocarbon dates of two samples of wood recovered from the filling of minepits.
The sections have been under observation by the writers since an initial visit to the quarry, in company with the late Mr C.F. Tebbutt, in 1983. A preliminary account gave radiocarbon dates of two samples of wood recovered from the filling of minepits.