The Fourth Gores
Introduction
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The Fourth Gores
Image: © Simon Carey Taken: 19 Aug 2009
The name of the field according to the 1843 tithe map. There are four 'Gores' plus an Upper, three are still fields whilst the First Gores now contains the cul-de-sac called South View and Upper Gores now contains Cottage Homes. The name Gore originates from the medieval system of open field farming when many were divided into small strips tilled by farmers responsible for that strip. The small patchwork of fields between the village of Ditchling and the common still contain the pattern of small strips though many have been subdivided.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.93066
Longitude
-0.104072