Hailsham Cattle Market
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Hailsham Cattle Market
Image: © Simon Carey Taken: 11 Apr 2010
The last working cattle market in Sussex (The nearest east and west are Ashford and Salisbury respectively) has its origins in a charter issued by Henry III in 1252 which died out during the 17th century but was revived in 1786 and soon became the largest market in the county. Original located on the High Street it moved to this site in 1868 though how long it will remain here on what is now a prime piece of development land near the town centre is anyone's guess, a recent attempt by Aldi who purchased the freehold of the site was defeated when their plans were thrown out by the government during appeal.
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Image Location
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