Crapham Hill

Hill, Mountain in Sussex Eastbourne

England

Crapham Hill

University of Brighton, Eastbourne campus, Hillbrow The University of Brighton occupies three sites in Brighton — at Grand Parade, Moulsecoomb, and Falmer, near the village of Falmer, several smaller sites in Eastbourne - and a building in Hastings.

The University was formed as Brighton Polytechnic in 1968 and was awarded full university status in 1992 as the University of Brighton allowing it to offer degrees in its own right.
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University Website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.brighton.ac.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.brighton.ac.uk/">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> — University of Brighton, Eastbourne campus, Hillbrow Credit: PAUL FARMER

Crapham Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Sussex, England. Situated in the South Downs National Park, it offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

With an elevation of approximately 248 meters (814 feet), Crapham Hill is not considered a mountain but rather a hill. Despite its modest height, it stands out due to its distinctive shape and the lush vegetation covering its slopes.

The hill is primarily composed of chalk, a characteristic feature of the South Downs region. This chalky composition gives the hill a unique appearance, particularly when contrasted with the greenery that blankets its sides.

Crapham Hill is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The rich chalk grassland supports a variety of wildflowers, including orchids and cowslips, which create a vibrant tapestry of colors during the spring and summer months. The hill also provides a habitat for numerous bird species, such as skylarks and kestrels, as well as small mammals like rabbits and foxes.

Visitors to Crapham Hill can enjoy a network of well-maintained footpaths that crisscross the area, allowing them to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. The hill's summit provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the nearby villages and rolling hills of Sussex.

Overall, Crapham Hill is a picturesque and accessible destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Sussex.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.760572/0.23992321 or Grid Reference TV5898. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

University of Brighton, Eastbourne campus, Hillbrow

The University of Brighton occupies three sites in Brighton — at Grand Parade, Moulsecoomb, and Falmer, near the village of Falmer, several smaller sites in Eastbourne - and a building in Hastings. The University was formed as Brighton Polytechnic in 1968 and was awarded full university status in 1992 as the University of Brighton allowing it to offer degrees in its own right. Link

University Website: Link

PAUL FARMER

Carlisle Road at Caudick Road, Eastbourne

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Victorian postbox on Carlisle Road

At the corner with Caudick Road.

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St John's Church Parish Hall

On Meads Road, Eastbourne.

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Meads Road, Eastbourne

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Georgian postbox on Meads Road, Eastbourne

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St John's Church Hall, Eastbourne

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Meads Road, Eastbourne

There was a large tree outside the houses in the Google capture in 2012, obviously it is no longer there or the small one next to it.

David Howard

St John's Parish Hall, Meads Village, Eastbourne

Jim Osley

St John's Parish hall, Meads Village, Eastbourne

Jim Osley

Gaudick Rd

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Gaudick Rd

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Trevin Towers

Grade II listed.

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Crossroads

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Victorian Postbox

In the British Isles the first pillar post boxes were erected in Jersey in 1852. Roadside wall boxes first appeared in 1857 as a cheaper alternative to pillar boxes, especially in rural districts. In 1853 the first pillar box in Britain was installed at Botchergate, Carlisle. In 1856 Richard Redgrave of the Department of Science and Art designed an ornate pillar box for use in London and other large cities. In 1859 the design was improved, and this became the first National Standard pillar box. Green was adopted as the standard colour for the early Victorian post boxes. Between 1866 and 1879 the hexagonal Penfold post box became the standard design for pillar boxes and it was during this period that red was first adopted as the standard colour. The first boxes to be painted red were in London in July 1874, although it would be nearly 10 years before all the boxes had been repainted.

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Stile and gate

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South Downs Way waymarker

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

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Eastbourne buildings [21]

Trevin Towers, Gaudick Road, is a large house, built in 1894. The house later became a nursing home and it is currently part of the university. There was a large extension in the 1900s and some small later C20 additions. Roughly 'L' shaped plan, with the east wing mainly a service wing. Constructed in the Vernacular Revival style. The ground floor is mostly brick, the first floor is tile hung. There are a number of gables and dormers which are timber framed with plastered infill. The roof is tile. Many original internal features and fittings remain. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

Eastbourne is a town and seaside resort on the south coast of East Sussex, some 54 miles south of London and about 19 miles east of Brighton. Although there is evidence of settlement from the Stone Age onwards, Eastbourne remained an area of small rural settlements until the railway arrived in 1849. A resort, built "for gentlemen by gentlemen", was planned and the town's growth accelerated from a population of less than 4,000 in 1851 to nearly 35,000 by 1891. Tourism is a large and important part of the economy of the town.

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Crapham Hill is located at Grid Ref: TV5898 (Lat: 50.760572, Lng: 0.23992321)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Eastbourne

Police Authority: Sussex