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May 4, 2024 · Sussex, historic county of southeastern England, covering a coastal area along the English Channel south of London. For administrative purposes, Sussex is divided into the administrative counties of East Sussex and West Sussex and the unitary authority of Brighton and Hove. A ridge of chalk hills,
18 hours ago · Sussex ( /ˈsʌsɪks/; from the Old English Sūþsēaxe; lit. ' South Saxons ') is an area within South East England which was historically a kingdom and, later, a county. It includes the ceremonial counties of East Sussex and West Sussex . The area borders the English Channel to the south, and the ceremonial counties of Surrey to the north ...
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May 2, 2024 · History of Sussex. Sussex / ˈsʌsɪks /, from the Old English 'Sūþsēaxe' (' South Saxons '), is a historic county in South East England . Evidence from a fossil of Boxgrove Man ( Homo heidelbergensis) shows that Sussex has been inhabited for at least 500,000 years. It is thought to be the oldest human fossil ever discovered in Britain. [2]
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Apr 28, 2024 · West Sussex lies within the historic county of Sussex, except for a small area in the north around Gatwick Airport, which belongs to the historic county of Surrey. It comprises seven districts: Adur, Arun,
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May 3, 2024 · Thanks to its location on England’s south coast, Sussex is full of amazing castles dating back to the Norman invasion of 1066. Bodiam Castle, Arundel Castle and Herstmonceux Castle, are well preserved Sussex castles and may offer guided tours.
5 days ago · East Sussex, administrative and geographic county of southeastern England, bordering the English Channel. The county’s administrative centre is in the town of Lewes. The administrative county is divided into the following districts: Eastbourne and Hastings (both boroughs), and Lewes, Rother, and
2 days ago · Lewes (/ ˈ l uː ɪ s / ⓘ) is the county town of East Sussex, England. The town is the administrative centre of the wider district of the same name and the location of East Sussex County Council at the county hall. A traditional market town and centre of communications, in 1264 it was the site of the Battle of Lewes.
