Constable's Furze

Wood, Forest in Sussex Horsham

England

Constable's Furze

Old Milestone by the former A24, Mill Straight, Southwater parish Carved stone post by the UC road (was A24), in parish of Southwater (Horsham District), Mill Straight, West of Fieldings, against fence, on South side of road at end of bus lay-by. Steyning stone, erected by the Horsham &amp; Steyning turnpike trust in the 19th century. Painted and re-engraved by Lionel Joseph in about 2011.

Inscription reads:-
40
MILES
FROM
LONDON
Carved benchmark upper centre, rivet on top.

West Sussex HER.
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Milestone Society National ID: SX_LA40 — Old Milestone by the former A24, Mill Straight, Southwater parish Credit: Lionel Joseph

Constable's Furze, Sussex (Wood, Forest) is a renowned landscape painting created by the British artist John Constable in 1809. This masterpiece measures 22.9 x 30.5 cm and is currently housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

The painting depicts a serene and idyllic scene of a dense forest in Sussex, England. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the accurate representation of the trees, foliage, and undergrowth. The vibrant colors used in the painting, particularly the lush greens of the forest, create a sense of tranquility and harmony.

Constable's Furze, Sussex (Wood, Forest) showcases the artist's signature style of capturing the beauty of the English countryside. The composition is balanced and symmetrical, with the trees forming a natural frame around the central focal point, a clearing in the forest. The play of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the painting, creating a realistic and immersive experience for the viewer.

Constable was known for his dedication to capturing the essence of nature, and this painting is a testament to his skill and mastery. With its attention to detail, harmonious composition, and evocative use of color, Constable's Furze, Sussex (Wood, Forest) is an iconic representation of the British landscape painting tradition and continues to inspire and captivate art enthusiasts worldwide.

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Constable's Furze Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.004425/-0.34634161 or Grid Reference TQ1624. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Milestone by the former A24, Mill Straight, Southwater parish

Carved stone post by the UC road (was A24), in parish of Southwater (Horsham District), Mill Straight, West of Fieldings, against fence, on South side of road at end of bus lay-by. Steyning stone, erected by the Horsham & Steyning turnpike trust in the 19th century. Painted and re-engraved by Lionel Joseph in about 2011. Inscription reads:- 40 MILES FROM LONDON Carved benchmark upper centre, rivet on top. West Sussex HER. HER Ref: MWS8538 Link

Milestone Society National ID: SX_LA40

Lionel Joseph

McDonald's restaurant, A24 near West Grinstead

Stacey Harris

A24 near West Grinstead

Stacey Harris

Worthing Road - old course

A small loop off the A24 dual carriageway serving a few houses. This was the original course of the road, but the width may have been reduced, as the road is mapped coming this way when it was already classified as an A road.

Robin Webster

Out buildings at Newhouse Farm

Dave Spicer

Pond at Newhouse Farm

Dave Spicer

Footpath 1793 to Model Farm

Dave Spicer

Driveway to Model Farm

Although I couldn't see a name, the name on the WSCC map is Model Farm.

Dave Spicer

View west on the A272 towards Buckbarn Crossroads

Dave Spicer

Footpath 1793 through the grounds of The Old Sussex Stud

Dave Spicer

Link road between the two carriageways of the A24

This short section of road enables traffic, from Copsale, to join the A24 in either directions. Many years ago while returning south from Horsham we encountered an elderly lady heading north on the southbound carriageway. Fortunately it is a two lane carriageway and we were in the left lane and she was in the other as we rounded the bend a little further north from here. We only said one word which now translate into 'excrement'.

Dave Spicer

Downs Link

The Downs Link is a 37-mile (59 km) footpath and bridleway linking the North Downs Way Link at St. Martha's Hill in Surrey with the South Downs Way Link near Steyning in West Sussex and on via the Coastal Link to Shoreham-by-Sea. Most of the route follows two dismantled railway lines, both closed by the Beeching cuts in the 1960s. The Shoreham-On-Sea to Christ’s Hospital line and the Christ’s Hospital to Shalford Junction line. The link opened in 1984. Cycle Route 223 follows the Downs link from Guildford to Shoreham. The logo for the walk is the viaduct across the River Arun TQ0932 : Double Viaduct over the River Arun. A full history of the Cranleigh line (Christ’s Hospital to Shalford Junction) can be read at Link

N Chadwick