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- Hailsham is a lively and historic market town mentioned in the Domesday Book and granted a Market Charter by Henry III in 1252. Its historic core around St Marys Church and Market Square provides a contrast to the busy high street with its wide variety of local and national shops, cafes and restaurants.
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Hailsham was an ancient British settlement that existed before the Romans invaded Kent and Sussex in 43 AD. [8] The Anglo Saxons invaded Sussex in the year 477 AD. 1154 to 1189: Sir Richard Covert of Bradbridge was Lord of the "Manor of Haylesham". 1228: Advowson of "Haylesham Church" granted to Michelham Priory.
Jan 15, 2019 · “Hailsham: a small town, a parish, a sub-district, and a district in Sussex. The village stands in a pleasant vale.” These were the remarks of John Marius in his 19th century Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales, before he went on to describe the town’s various amenities, markets and inns.
Mar 25, 2014 · Hailsham is well known for its livestock market, which dates back to a charter granted in 1252 by Henry III. Originally held in the High Street, photos from the 1860s show the cattle penned against the shop fronts – not very hygienic by today’s standards!
Hailsham is a vibrant and historic market town. The Parish of Hailsham is approximately 3 miles in breadth and 4 miles from north to south between its extreme points - approximately 5000 acres. Standing on rising ground, Hailsham overlooks the historic Pevensey Levels (Ramsar site) where the Romans built a stronghold upon what was then an ...
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Hailsham is a lively and historic market town mentioned in the Domesday Book and granted a Market Charter by Henry III in 1252. Its historic core around St Marys Church and Market Square provides a contrast to the busy high street with its wide variety of local and national shops, cafes and restaurants.
May 20, 2013 · Places to Live. Things to see and do in Hailsham. The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham (Image: Archant) By Words Alice Cooke. Whether you’re a seasoned local or a curious weekender, there’s something for everyone in the Wealden market town. Reach for the stars.
