Decoy Pond, Hampden Park
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Decoy Pond, Hampden Park
Image: © Simon Carey Taken: 24 Jan 2009
An original decoy pond once part of the Ratton estate of Lord Willingdon. It was acquired by Eastbourne borough council in 1901 and opened to the public the following year as the town's first major park.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.792979
Longitude
0.26822