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Ditchling Beacon

Hillfort

<b>Ditchling Beacon</b>Posted by A R CaneImage © A R Cane
Also known as:
  • Ditchling Castle

Nearest Town:Burgess Hill (6km NNW)
OS Ref (GB):   TQ332130 / Sheet: 198
Latitude:50° 54' 1.8" N
Longitude:   0° 6' 19.94" W

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As the link explains, in early sources the fort is known as 'Ditchling Castle' but since it was used as a beacon site for fires its accepted name has gradually changed.

It's said that the Wisht Hounds can be seen racing overhead here (no doubt on dark, stormy nights) in their pursuit of damned souls.

(J+C Bord, 'Atlas of Magical Britain')
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Rhiannon Posted by Rhiannon
30th October 2003ce

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A reasonable aerial view of the enclosure, and better than anything you are likely to get on the ground frankly.
This post appears as part of the weblog entry Pilgrimage
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Cursuswalker Posted by Cursuswalker
18th February 2004ce

Sussex Folklore and Archaeology


Aerial photo and some archaeological details.
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Rhiannon Posted by Rhiannon
30th October 2003ce
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