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Pyramid in Brightling Churchyard Brightling Church is 13th century. Built on the site of a wooden chapel that was built in 1080. Beside the church is the Pyramid Tomb built in 1810 the last resting place of a man known as mad Jack Fuller.
Pyramid in Brightling Churchyard Credit: Janet Richardson

Great Wood is a large forest located in Sussex, England. It covers an area of approximately 3,000 acres and is known for its diverse ecosystem and stunning natural beauty. The forest is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy overhead, providing shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife.

Great Wood is home to a wide range of flora and fauna, including rare and protected species. The forest floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to its visual appeal. It is also a haven for birdwatchers, with numerous species of birds inhabiting the area, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds.

The forest is crisscrossed with a network of walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders. These trails vary in difficulty, catering to both casual strollers and avid hikers. Along the way, visitors may encounter ancient trees, babbling brooks, and even the occasional deer or fox.

Great Wood has a rich history, with evidence of human occupation dating back thousands of years. It has been a source of timber and other natural resources for local communities throughout the centuries. Today, it is managed by a conservation organization, ensuring its preservation for future generations.

Overall, Great Wood is a captivating destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility in the heart of Sussex. Its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich history make it a must-visit location for anyone interested in exploring the natural wonders of the region.

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Pyramid in Brightling Churchyard Brightling Church is 13th century. Built on the site of a wooden chapel that was built in 1080. Beside the church is the Pyramid Tomb built in 1810 the last resting place of a man known as mad Jack Fuller.
Pyramid in Brightling Churchyard
Brightling Church is 13th century. Built on the site of a wooden chapel that was built in 1080. Beside the church is the Pyramid Tomb built in 1810 the last resting place of a man known as mad Jack Fuller.
The Obelisk ( Brightling Needle) The Brightling Needle stands to the north-west of Brightling Park. It is 65ft high and stands on the second highest point of Sussex, 646ft above sea level.The most obvious reason John (mad jack) Fuller had this built to celebrate Wellingtons victory over Napoleon in 1815. It is also a possibility that Fuller had it built just to provide work for the villagers during severe unemployment.This is one of Jack Fullers five follies.
The Obelisk ( Brightling Needle)
The Brightling Needle stands to the north-west of Brightling Park. It is 65ft high and stands on the second highest point of Sussex, 646ft above sea level.The most obvious reason John (mad jack) Fuller had this built to celebrate Wellingtons victory over Napoleon in 1815. It is also a possibility that Fuller had it built just to provide work for the villagers during severe unemployment.This is one of Jack Fullers five follies.
The Rotunda Temple The Rotunda Temple taken from the Cricket Pitch in Brightling Park. John (Madjack) Fuller built this circular domed building in the Grecian style. It is 25ft high. There are many stories of why it was built. The most feasible is that it was used to store wine and other goods to be used when visiting the Temple on a hot summer afternoon, as this was an ideal spot to take tea. This is one of Mad Jack's five Follies.
The Rotunda Temple
The Rotunda Temple taken from the Cricket Pitch in Brightling Park. John (Madjack) Fuller built this circular domed building in the Grecian style. It is 25ft high. There are many stories of why it was built. The most feasible is that it was used to store wine and other goods to be used when visiting the Temple on a hot summer afternoon, as this was an ideal spot to take tea. This is one of Mad Jack's five Follies.
Jack Fuller's Inn This Inn, in the hamlet of Oxley's Green near Brightling, is named after the eccentric MP for Eastbourne, Mad Jack Fuller. He built numerous follies in the area and also the Belle Tout lighthouse near Birling Gap.
Jack Fuller's Inn
This Inn, in the hamlet of Oxley's Green near Brightling, is named after the eccentric MP for Eastbourne, Mad Jack Fuller. He built numerous follies in the area and also the Belle Tout lighthouse near Birling Gap.
High Wood, High Weald The hilltops of the Weald are often covered in woodland like this one. High Wood is well named and has a mix of trees like birch, beech and oak. The wide track is lined here with bracken.
High Wood, High Weald
The hilltops of the Weald are often covered in woodland like this one. High Wood is well named and has a mix of trees like birch, beech and oak. The wide track is lined here with bracken.
'Garden Cottage' & Road Junction at Brightling Garden Cottage, nearest the camera, is full of character, built of ashlar with tile hanging above at one end. Even the garden wall is a delightful mix of ashlar and patched brickwork. The cottage sits beside the junction of the roads to Wood's Corner, Dallington and Robertsbridge.
'Garden Cottage' & Road Junction at Brightling
Garden Cottage, nearest the camera, is full of character, built of ashlar with tile hanging above at one end. Even the garden wall is a delightful mix of ashlar and patched brickwork. The cottage sits beside the junction of the roads to Wood's Corner, Dallington and Robertsbridge.
Gypsum Mine Conveyor Belt at Brightling This enclosed conveyor belt has been likened to a centipede crawling through the wooded countryside. It conveys material from a mine that is to the north-west of Brightling for processing over 3 miles away at Mountfield north of Battle. Viewed looking south-eastwards.
Gypsum Mine Conveyor Belt at Brightling
This enclosed conveyor belt has been likened to a centipede crawling through the wooded countryside. It conveys material from a mine that is to the north-west of Brightling for processing over 3 miles away at Mountfield north of Battle. Viewed looking south-eastwards.
Gypsum Mine Conveyor Belt at Brightling Viewed north-westwards this enclosed conveyor belt passes under the Brightling-Robertsbridge road as seen above. The structure is about 4-5 feet high and replaces an earlier aerial ropeway. Material is carried some 3 miles from the mine for processing, and is used in the manufacture of various forms of plaster and cement.
Gypsum Mine Conveyor Belt at Brightling
Viewed north-westwards this enclosed conveyor belt passes under the Brightling-Robertsbridge road as seen above. The structure is about 4-5 feet high and replaces an earlier aerial ropeway. Material is carried some 3 miles from the mine for processing, and is used in the manufacture of various forms of plaster and cement.
The Old Stores & Hollingrove Cottage This attractive duo is to be found in the small hamlet of Hollingrove near Brightling. Though each house is quite different from the other in constructional materials, they are both typical of the area. Hollingrove Cottage, furthest from the camera, was in fact three 18th century cottages, now one building, Grade II listed.
The Old Stores & Hollingrove Cottage
This attractive duo is to be found in the small hamlet of Hollingrove near Brightling. Though each house is quite different from the other in constructional materials, they are both typical of the area. Hollingrove Cottage, furthest from the camera, was in fact three 18th century cottages, now one building, Grade II listed.
Hollingrove Barn at Hollingrove Holingrove Barn is in the hamlet of Hollingrove to the east of Brightling. The barn is L-shaped and has been converted to a house. It is 18th century with ashlar walls, Grade II listed.
Hollingrove Barn at Hollingrove
Holingrove Barn is in the hamlet of Hollingrove to the east of Brightling. The barn is L-shaped and has been converted to a house. It is 18th century with ashlar walls, Grade II listed.
The Chapel House at Hollingrove The Chapel House is to be found at the only junction of the minor roads that pass through the small hamlet of Hollingrove near Brightling. The relatively modest building has impressive Dutch gable ends and with its symmetrical doorways resembles a village school rather than a Chapel House.
The Chapel House at Hollingrove
The Chapel House is to be found at the only junction of the minor roads that pass through the small hamlet of Hollingrove near Brightling. The relatively modest building has impressive Dutch gable ends and with its symmetrical doorways resembles a village school rather than a Chapel House.
Bridge Carrying Conveyor near Oxley's Green This bridge carries an enclosed conveyor belt over the small lane that leads southwards from Oxley's Green. The conveyor carries material from a gypsum mine located a mile to the northwest of this point for processing to a factory some 2 miles to the southeast of this crossing. See also square TQ6821.
Bridge Carrying Conveyor near Oxley's Green
This bridge carries an enclosed conveyor belt over the small lane that leads southwards from Oxley's Green. The conveyor carries material from a gypsum mine located a mile to the northwest of this point for processing to a factory some 2 miles to the southeast of this crossing. See also square TQ6821.
Brightling Gypsum Mine The modest above ground evidence of the mine. Taken from the bridleway bridge across the conveyor through which all its output goes, to the factory at Mountfield.
Brightling Gypsum Mine
The modest above ground evidence of the mine. Taken from the bridleway bridge across the conveyor through which all its output goes, to the factory at Mountfield.
Jack Fuller's View A view from the viewing port in one of Jack Fuller's Follies - The Tower. The porthole points toward Bodiam Castle about eight miles away, now obscured by the tip of the holly tree in the middle. The plausible story is that Jack had the tower built so he could keep an eye (via a telescope) on goings-on at his recently purchased Bodiam Castle, which he then had restored from near dereliction.
Jack Fuller's View
A view from the viewing port in one of Jack Fuller's Follies - The Tower. The porthole points toward Bodiam Castle about eight miles away, now obscured by the tip of the holly tree in the middle. The plausible story is that Jack had the tower built so he could keep an eye (via a telescope) on goings-on at his recently purchased Bodiam Castle, which he then had restored from near dereliction.
A Fuller Folly - The Tower This is surrounded by trees now, so awkward to photograph satisfactorily. The viewing port may be noted, through which Jack Fuller viewed Bodiam Castle. There is a modern internal steel staircase to reach this port, freely open at the time of the photograph.
A Fuller Folly - The Tower
This is surrounded by trees now, so awkward to photograph satisfactorily. The viewing port may be noted, through which Jack Fuller viewed Bodiam Castle. There is a modern internal steel staircase to reach this port, freely open at the time of the photograph.
Pond at Perryman's Farm
Pond at Perryman's Farm
Across the bean field To buildings at Fonthill Farm. Broad beans are harvested as an animal feed crop.
Across the bean field
To buildings at Fonthill Farm. Broad beans are harvested as an animal feed crop.
Darwell Reservoir Wood boundary A chicane on the bridleway marking the start of the part of Darwell Wood owned by Southern Water, which they have named (along with Scaland Wood) as Darwell Reservoir Wood.
Darwell Reservoir Wood boundary
A chicane on the bridleway marking the start of the part of Darwell Wood owned by Southern Water, which they have named (along with Scaland Wood) as Darwell Reservoir Wood.
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Great Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ6821 (Lat: 50.970653, Lng: 0.40174569)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Rother

Police Authority: Sussex

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