Download the trail guide PDF here Navigate via page links below Watergate House The land at Watergate was first mentioned in 1278. The origin of the name is not clear but it is possible that, as the valley here is very narrow and steep-sided, it may have been thought of as a gate through which …
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West Marden
Download the trail guide PDF here Navigate via page links below West Marden This is an ancient hamlet surrounded by arable farmland and woodland on chalk downs. People have lived here for two millennia, with the remains of a 2nd to 4th century roman villa found near Cabragh house, one of the largest properties in …
Marden villages
Download the trail guide PDF here Navigate via page links below Up Marden Up Marden is a small rural community occupying the chalk ridge south of Apple Down, set in a Sussex downland landscape. During the Iron Age (1200 – 550 BC) and later Roman Period (43 – 410 AD), the land around Up Marden …
Compton to Compton Down
Download the trail guide PDF here Navigate via page links below Compton is a small village but with a very rich history and heritage. Compton is nestled in a shallow valley between high chalk downs, with Telegraph Hill (160m) to the east and Compton Down (171m) to the west (below). Compton village well The Square …