Nore Down

Downs, Moorland in Sussex Lewes

England

Nore Down

Paradise Park Garden Centre, Newhaven Staff were thinly spread in this vast emporium of stuff. Hence the sign &#039;Customer Assistance Buzzer&#039;. — Paradise Park Garden Centre, Newhaven Credit: Robin Stott

Nore Down, located in Sussex, England, is a picturesque area known for its stunning natural beauty. It encompasses a diverse landscape, including downs and moorland, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

The downs of Nore Down are characterized by rolling hills covered in lush green grass and interspersed with vibrant wildflowers. These hills provide breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The downs are also home to a variety of wildlife, including rabbits, foxes, and numerous bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

In addition to the downs, Nore Down boasts expansive moorland, which offers a contrasting landscape of open heathland and rocky outcrops. The moorland is dotted with colorful heather and gorse, creating a vibrant mosaic of purples, pinks, and yellows. The rugged terrain of the moorland provides a unique habitat for several rare plant species, making it an area of significant ecological importance.

Nore Down is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, horseback riding, and photography. There are several well-maintained trails that crisscross the area, allowing visitors to explore and experience the diverse beauty of the downs and moorland. The peaceful and untouched nature of Nore Down makes it an ideal place for those seeking a retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Overall, Nore Down in Sussex offers a captivating blend of downs and moorland, showcasing the natural wonders of the British countryside.

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Nore Down Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.802779/0.030754314 or Grid Reference TQ4302. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Paradise Park Garden Centre, Newhaven

Staff were thinly spread in this vast emporium of stuff. Hence the sign 'Customer Assistance Buzzer'.

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Paradise Park heritage trail and gardens with miniature railway, Newhaven

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Old course of River Ouse

A small loop bypassed by the straightened and embanked course. Formerly used by parish boundaries, but unlike a much larger bypassed loop further upstream, this is no longer the case.

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Sluice on west bank of Ouse

A tidal flap for land drainage.

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Water meadows east of River Ouse

There appears to be a slightly raised old track taking an L-shaped course to Durham Farm.

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Wide bend on River Ouse above Piddinghoe

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Riverside houses, Piddinghoe

The conical kiln is an 18th/19th century grade II listed building. The site is where a whiting works was.

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Houses by Piddinghoe Wharf

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Piddinghoe Wharf

Now a private facility for Newhaven Deep Sea Anglers Club.

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Boathouse, Piddinghoe

A conversion from a barn.

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River Ouse at Piddinghoe

Looking upstream, but here and for a long way way up it is tidal.

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Sluice, east bank of River Ouse

Of the tidal flap sort.

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Former course of River Ouse

A long loop bypassed by a straightened and embanked river. It is believed the work was carried out in the 1790s. The old loop is cut in three by the later railway.

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River Ouse, east bank

On a part of the river made as a bypass to a long loop off to the east. The work is believed to have been done in the 1790s, with later further raising of the bank. In this 2011 view, bank repair seems prudent - was it done?

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Rubbish fired power station, Newhaven, 2011

Completed in 2011, rated at a puny 19 MW.

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Ruin in meadow near River Ouse

Part of a linear set of buildings and foundations extending in all to a length of about 180 m. About 50 m of this extends as foundations to the left of this part. To the far right, off this view, is about 40 m of foundations. Just showing on the right is a ruined massive brick structure, whose axis is curiously slightly offset from the axis of the rest. The brick part is better seen in TQ4402 : Brick ruin in meadow near River Ouse. All or some first appeared on maps as a ruin, after WWII. The ruinous state seems to have been reached remarkably quickly. Purpose unknown.

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Brick ruin in meadow near River Ouse

Part of a linear set of buildings and foundations extending in all to a length of about 180 m. About 80 m of this extends as a ruin and foundations to the left of this part - see TQ4402 : Ruin in meadow near River Ouse. To the right, off this view, is about 40 m of foundations. The axis of this brick part is curiously slightly offset from the axis of the rest. All or some first appeared on maps as a ruin, after WWII. The ruinous state seems to have been reached remarkably quickly. Purpose unknown.

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Footpath by Newhaven Energy Recovery Facility, 2011

This path from the river bank was later diverted a little further north, probably to move the railway crossing further north out of the way of redevelopment.

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Nore Down is located at Grid Ref: TQ4302 (Lat: 50.802779, Lng: 0.030754314)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Lewes

Police Authority: Sussex