Common Pond
Introduction
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Common Pond
Image: © Simon Carey Taken: 15 Apr 2010
Until 1855 the area immediately west of Hailsham contained the town's common. After enclosure much of the land was developed initially for agriculture then for building as the town expanded. The only two remnants of the common are this pond and a recreation ground on Western Road.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.859175
Longitude
0.258926