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Rottingdean is a village in the city of Brighton and Hove, on the south coast of England. It borders the villages of Saltdean, Ovingdean and Woodingdean, and has a historic centre, often the subject of picture postcards. Name. The name Rottingdean is normally interpreted as the valley of the people associated with Rōta (a male personal name).
- 14,324 (2019 Rottingdean Coastal)
- England
Type: Towns & Villages. Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, BN2 7HF. Website. About. Rottingdean was given to William de Warenne, the Lord of Lewes as a reward for his support of William the Conqueror in 1066. Its history dates back to the Saxon Age, a village with a smugglers history.
Rottingdean Windmill is one of the most popular attractions in the village. Its existence started with a peculiar story before it was even built in 1802. On its current site, the workmen who were digging the foundation for the future mill found the remains of an ancient warrior, along with his sword.
Rottingdean is a village in Brighton on the south coast of England. Although on the coast this was a farming village rather than a fishing one. But it was not disconnected from the sea as it used to be known as the smugglers' village. It was the home of the writer, Rudyard Kipling, and of his uncle, the painter Edward Burne-Jones.
Rottingdean: A potted history. Until 1928 Rottingdean was a separate entity on Brighton’s eastern border. A large downland parish in the shape of a figure-eight, it had a populous coastal area and a compact village. This village housed the three separate strands of Rottingdean life: fishermen, farm-hands and wealthy ‘arts’ folk fleeing ...
The name 'Rottingdean' is believed to come from the 'Rōta', a leader of a band of Saxons who invaded the region in 450–500 AD. Notable residents of The Grange include: the author Rudyard Kipling, and the artist William Nicholson. The Grange has a museum, art gallery, and several exhibitions throughout the year.
Tweet. Add to your Favourites Visit Website. Step into the world of Rudyard Kipling by visiting his traditional English gardens in Rottingdean, near Brighton and Hove. Just a couple of miles outside of Brighton and Hove is the picturesque village of Rottingdean.
