Allotment Belt

Wood, Forest in Sussex Eastbourne

England

Allotment Belt

Midday, Christmas Day 2023 view of care home, Eastbourne, East Sussex This midday photo on Christmas Day 2023, shows Hallmark’s Willingdon Park Manor 85-bed care and nursing home. The building is nearing completion and it is due to open in early 2004. — Midday, Christmas Day 2023 view of care home, Eastbourne, East Sussex Credit: Andrew Diack

Allotment Belt, Sussex, located in the southern region of England, is a beautiful woodland area known for its abundant natural resources and lush greenery. It is a part of the Sussex Weald, which is characterized by its rolling hills, dense forests, and fertile soil.

The Allotment Belt is specifically recognized for its numerous allotments, which are small plots of land rented by individuals for gardening purposes. These allotments are highly sought after by local residents who have a passion for growing their own fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The area is filled with well-maintained plots, each carefully cultivated to maximize the yield of its owner. It is a common sight to see gardeners tending to their plants, nurturing them with care and expertise.

The woodland in the Allotment Belt is a mix of native trees and shrubs, providing a diverse habitat for numerous wildlife species. The forest is home to a wide array of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes. Squirrels, rabbits, and foxes can also be spotted here, adding to the natural charm of the area.

The Allotment Belt is not only a haven for gardeners and nature enthusiasts but also a popular destination for leisurely walks and picnics. The well-maintained footpaths and trails meander through the woodland, offering visitors a chance to admire the breathtaking scenery and enjoy the peaceful ambiance.

Overall, Allotment Belt, Sussex, is an enchanting woodland area renowned for its allotments, flourishing flora and fauna, and picturesque landscapes. It is a place where nature and human cultivation harmoniously coexist, providing a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.794421/0.25226919 or Grid Reference TQ5801. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Midday, Christmas Day 2023 view of care home, Eastbourne, East Sussex

This midday photo on Christmas Day 2023, shows Hallmark’s Willingdon Park Manor 85-bed care and nursing home. The building is nearing completion and it is due to open in early 2004.

Andrew Diack

Midday, Christmas Day 2023 view of Christmas tree, Eastbourne

This noon day photo on Christmas Day 2003, shows the Christmas tree, set among other trees, at Willingdon Roundabout in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

Adrian Diack

Decoy Pond, Hampden Park

A park and woodland area to the suburbs north of Eastbourne Hospital. To the south of the park is a large pond.

PAUL FARMER

Stile and gate

N Chadwick

Wealdway

The South Downs Way is a long distance footpath in Southern England and is one of Britain's National Trails. It runs for around 100 miles from Winchester in Hampshire to Eastbourne in Sussex, with a small loop around Eastbourne. The South Downs Way passes through the South Downs, a beautiful area which is now a National Park. The path mainly follows old routes and droveways along the Chalk escarpment. The majority of the path is a bridleway and so can be used by horse-riders and cyclists too. More information is available from Link

N Chadwick

South Downs Way waymarker

N Chadwick

View east over Willingdon Bottom

Ian Cunliffe

Coombe Hill viewed in a west-northwest direction, East Sussex

This photo looks over part of the dry valley of Willingdon Bottom toward Coombe Hill. The archaeological features on Coombe Hill, including a causewayed enclosure and barrows, lie on the crest of the hill and in a saddle of land on the western side.

Adrian Diack

Bronze-Age bowl barrow on Combe Hill, East Sussex

This westerly looking photo shows the most easterly of the barrows on Combe Hill.

Adrian Diack

Bronze Age bowl barrow viewed from the west, East Sussex

The bowl barrow in the photo is being viewed from the west. It appears to have been originally dug in Victorian times without proper records being kept.

Adrian Diack

Westward view of the most westerly bowl barrow on Combe Hill

This Bronze Age bowl barrow is the most westerly barrow on Combe Hill, East Sussex. The top of the barrow has a circular depression indicating that it has been excavated.

Adrian Diack

Ring and ditch of the causewayed enclosure on Combe Hill

This photo looks eastward along the top of Combe Hill in East Sussex. The photo shows a segment of the ring and ditch feature which forms part of the causewayed enclosure. There are several causeways which cut the rings into parts and one of these is indicated to the north of centre in the photo. The most easterly of the bowl barrows on this ceremonial site can be seen on the high ground which marks the horizon.

Adrian Diack

Eastward view of the more westerly bowl barrow on Coombe Hill

In 1908, three and a half bronze axes were unearthed from the bowl barrow in the photo by the then owner of Friston Place, (Curwen 1940 p.108) Three of the four axes had been broken. It is likely that the breakages were deliberate, and done in a ritual manner, in order to "kill" the objects so that they could be used as votive offerings.

Adrian Diack

View from the western barrow to the eastern one, Coombe Hill

This photo was taken from the top of the western bowl barrow and it looks over the archaeological site of the Neolithic "causewayed enclosure" toward the eastern, bowl barrow. The bowl barrows are Bronze Age features.

Adrian Diack

Saucer or disc barrow on Combe Hill, East Sussex

The disc or saucer shaped barrow is an example of one of the rarest forms of round barrow with only approximately 60 of them in the country. Because of this rarity they are always considered to be of national importance and they are bestowed with official recognition and protected status. The saucer barrow, in the photo, is a shallow depression which is difficult to see and photograph and it is for that reason that I placed a blue bag in the centre of the feature. Although the saucer shaped barrow lacks the visual impact of either of the nearby bowl barrows, it retains considerable archaeological potential for research as there is no evidence of antiquarian investigation.

Adrian Diack

Wildlife Area, District General Hospital Eastbourne

PAUL FARMER

Prehistoric barrow between Cold Crouch and Coombe Hill, East Sussex

The convex hill to the east of the Wealdway, in the photo, is made of chalk and it is a natural part of the escarpment. Built on top of the hill, there is an earthen, prehistoric barrow with panoramic, eastern views towards Eastbourne and the English Channel.

Andrew Diack