Corsica Hall and nearby Corsican connections, Seaford, East Sussex
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Corsica Hall and nearby Corsican connections, Seaford, East Sussex
Image: © Andrew Diack Taken: 29 Mar 2024
The photo shows a northeast view across the low-lying Martello Fields towards Corsica Hall on the high ground. The area shows a Corsican connection, with the design of Seaford Martello Tower being based on an original Corsican design at Mortella (Myrtle) Point. In addition to this, the Seaford Martello Museum’s flag bears the image of the Seaford Martello Tower. Another Corsican connection involves John Whitfield, who originally built a stately home known as “The Lodge” at Wellingham near Ringmer in East Sussex. He traded illegally in the importation of Corsican wine, but in order to prevent the legal consequences of his actions, he presented King George II with some of his finest wine; this act of enlightened self-interest had the desired result from Whitfield’s point of view. After John Whitfield had died, a new owner, Thomas Harben, relocated “The Lodge” to Seaford between 1784 and 1786 and renamed it “Corsica Hall.” Another Corsican connection within a distance of 220 metres is the council-owned land of Martello Fields, which is used for community events.
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Image Location
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50.767405
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0.106868