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Mortain Park, HAILSHAM, BN27 2NE

Part of a 1970s housing estate on the edge of Hailsham. The name derives from the ability to see the dome of Herstmonceux Observatory across the flat expanse of the Pevensey Levels from Hailsham.

Part of a 1970s housing estate on the outskirts of Hailsham.

A very battered magpie stands on the farm track to Little Marshfoot Farm. Looks like it had been in a fight with something as it has lost an eye. I did think it was dead but close up it was still breathing and after I left it to walk down the track it hopped around a little. Unfortunately, what life it has left will be ended by either a local cat or a fox looking for food. The close up view does highlight the iridescent green found on their tails (Others will have shades of purple or blue).

The name of the field according to the 1844 tithe map. Beyond the hedge on the left is an estate of Hailsham.

The road heads south east out of Hailsham towards White Dyke. The building on the right is Hamlins Villa.

The name of the field according to the 1844 tithe map. The dilapidated building on the far side was once part of Mill Farm.

A closed shop on Mill Road.

This small works off Mill Road lies on the site of the last surviving windmill in Hailsham. The smock mill was constructed in 1834 and continued in operation until destroyed by a fire in 1923. The shell was reused as a power mill which remained working until another fire destroyed that in 1967. Nothing now remains of the mill though some of the former ancillary buildings are still in use.

Victorian house on Mill Road next to the site of the old windmill from which it got its name. Viewed from the track to Little Marshfoot Farm which is also a public footpath.

Not certain if the farmhouse is part of the farm these days as there is a bungalow next to the barns in the distance. Part of the grounds of the farmhouse has been converted into a bed and breakfast.