Saxonbury Hill

Hill, Mountain in Sussex Wealden

England

Saxonbury Hill

The Lazy Fox at Mark Cross This is a most unusual name for a pub. More about the village can be seen at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.markcross.org.uk/history.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.markcross.org.uk/history.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> — The Lazy Fox at Mark Cross Credit: Marathon

Saxonbury Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Sussex, England. Situated near the village of Ditchling, it is a part of the picturesque South Downs National Park. Rising to a height of approximately 248 meters (814 feet), Saxonbury Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is characterized by its gently rolling slopes and is covered in a mixture of grassland, heathland, and woodland. It is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including various species of wildflowers, butterflies, and birds. The area is particularly known for its stunning displays of bluebells during the spring season.

Saxonbury Hill has a rich historical significance as well. It is believed to have been inhabited since the Iron Age, with evidence of ancient settlements and earthworks found on its slopes. Furthermore, the hill has played a role in various historical events, including being a lookout point during World War II.

Today, Saxonbury Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The hill offers numerous walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Additionally, the hill is a favorite spot for paragliding enthusiasts, who take advantage of the hill's steep slopes and favorable wind conditions.

Overall, Saxonbury Hill is a cherished natural landmark in Sussex, offering a combination of stunning views, ecological diversity, and historical significance.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.074281/0.25080008 or Grid Reference TQ5732. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Lazy Fox at Mark Cross This is a most unusual name for a pub. More about the village can be seen at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.markcross.org.uk/history.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.markcross.org.uk/history.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

The Lazy Fox at Mark Cross

This is a most unusual name for a pub. More about the village can be seen at Link

Footpath to Brickyard Lane This is the footpath from Mark Cross to Brickyard Lane where it passes through a small woodland.

Footpath to Brickyard Lane

This is the footpath from Mark Cross to Brickyard Lane where it passes through a small woodland.

Brickyard Lane Brickyard Lane drops down ahead to cross a stream which is a tributary of Eridge Brook. Entryhill Wood is to the left.

Brickyard Lane

Brickyard Lane drops down ahead to cross a stream which is a tributary of Eridge Brook. Entryhill Wood is to the left.

View from the edge of Card's Wood The footpath from Brickyard Lane through Card&#039;s Wood emerges here, just before Blackdown Lane is reached.

View from the edge of Card's Wood

The footpath from Brickyard Lane through Card's Wood emerges here, just before Blackdown Lane is reached.

Oast house at Great Hedges Farm This view is from a bridleway leading up from Brickyard Lane. For more information about the oast and for a photograph on a better day see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1803085" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1803085">Link</a>

Oast house at Great Hedges Farm

This view is from a bridleway leading up from Brickyard Lane. For more information about the oast and for a photograph on a better day see Link

Brickyard Lane Entryhill Wood is to the right. A footpath from Mark Cross crosses the road here. For the view in the other direction see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6950574" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6950574">Link</a>

Brickyard Lane

Entryhill Wood is to the right. A footpath from Mark Cross crosses the road here. For the view in the other direction see Link

Brickyard Lane The A267 and Mark Cross are reached just ahead.

Brickyard Lane

The A267 and Mark Cross are reached just ahead.

Brickyard Lane The A267 and Mark Cross are reached just ahead.

Brickyard Lane

The A267 and Mark Cross are reached just ahead.

Footpath to Brickyard Lane This is the footpath from Mark Cross to Brickyard Lane just before Stonehouse Farm is reached.

Footpath to Brickyard Lane

This is the footpath from Mark Cross to Brickyard Lane just before Stonehouse Farm is reached.

Footpath into Card's Wood This is just after the footpath leaves Cowford Bridge Lane near the crossroads with Eridge Lane and Hackdon Hill.

Footpath into Card's Wood

This is just after the footpath leaves Cowford Bridge Lane near the crossroads with Eridge Lane and Hackdon Hill.

Cowford Bridge Lane near Card's Wood This is just east of the crossroads with Eridge Lane and Hackdon Hill. A footpath leaves on the left just ahead and heads into Card&#039;s Wood - see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6951285" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6951285">Link</a>

Cowford Bridge Lane near Card's Wood

This is just east of the crossroads with Eridge Lane and Hackdon Hill. A footpath leaves on the left just ahead and heads into Card's Wood - see Link

Bullocks next to a footpath The footpath leads from the A267 at Pococksgate to Down Lane. The bullocks had all come down to see what was going on as we passed by.

Bullocks next to a footpath

The footpath leads from the A267 at Pococksgate to Down Lane. The bullocks had all come down to see what was going on as we passed by.

Bullocks next to a footpath The footpath leads from the A267 at Pococksgate to Down Lane. The bullocks had all come down to see what was going on as we passed by.

Bullocks next to a footpath

The footpath leads from the A267 at Pococksgate to Down Lane. The bullocks had all come down to see what was going on as we passed by.

Triangular junction at Danegate There is a triangular junction where Danegate meets Sham Farm Road and Blackdon Hill. This view looks up from Danegate to Blackdon Hill. The triangle is on the right.

Triangular junction at Danegate

There is a triangular junction where Danegate meets Sham Farm Road and Blackdon Hill. This view looks up from Danegate to Blackdon Hill. The triangle is on the right.

Field near Wadhurst Road I am not sure why there is such a concentration of scabious in this field. It is horse-grazed and the footpath passes through the middle of it. Wadhurst Road is beyond the far side.

Field near Wadhurst Road

I am not sure why there is such a concentration of scabious in this field. It is horse-grazed and the footpath passes through the middle of it. Wadhurst Road is beyond the far side.

Scabious in a field I am not sure why there is such a concentration of scabious in this field. It is horse-grazed and the footpath passes through the middle of it. Wadhurst Road is beyond the far side.

Scabious in a field

I am not sure why there is such a concentration of scabious in this field. It is horse-grazed and the footpath passes through the middle of it. Wadhurst Road is beyond the far side.

Footpath from Wadhurst Road I am not sure why there is such a concentration of scabious in this field. It is horse-grazed and the footpath passes through the middle of it. Wadhurst Road is behind where I am standing. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6954997" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6954997">Link</a>

Footpath from Wadhurst Road

I am not sure why there is such a concentration of scabious in this field. It is horse-grazed and the footpath passes through the middle of it. Wadhurst Road is behind where I am standing. See also Link

Walter's Mill, Mark Cross Walter&#039;s Mill is first mentioned in the first half of the 19th century. It was wind-powered until 1911 when it was burnt out. It carried on working until the early 1930s and was converted to a house in 1962. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter%27s_Mill,_Mark_Cross" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter%27s_Mill,_Mark_Cross">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Walter's Mill, Mark Cross

Walter's Mill is first mentioned in the first half of the 19th century. It was wind-powered until 1911 when it was burnt out. It carried on working until the early 1930s and was converted to a house in 1962. See Link

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Saxonbury Hill is located at Grid Ref: TQ5732 (Lat: 51.074281, Lng: 0.25080008)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Wealden

Police Authority: Sussex

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