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The Saxon Camp at HighdownThe third major attraction in Goring-by-Sea is Highdown, the area north of the Littlehampton Road, with the Bronze Age settlement on top of the hill with splendid views. One of a chain of hilltop fortified encampments all along the South Downs.This is where Goring began. |
Millers TombYou can see the Millers Tomb as you walk up Highdown to the top of the hill. John Oliver was the miller back in 1709. It is said that he was involved in smuggling and used the sails of the windmill to signal when the excise officers were not around.He built his own tomb when aged 56. He made his coffin on casters and kept it under his bed. He eventually died in 1793 aged 84. The tomb was recently vandalised but has been rebuilt. |
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| The view from the top of Highdown is spectacular, over Worthing to Shoreham and Brighton with the white cliffs at Newhaven and Seaford and on to Beachy Head. Looking the other way to the west is Arundel Castle, and across the channel to the Isle of Wight. |
Highdown TowersHighdown Towers built in 1720 was home of Sir Frederick Stern, the house became a nightclub, and is now a family restaurant and conference centre.
Highdown CafeAn excellent place for a cuppa and a bun after walking the garden or up to the top of the hill.
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Sir Frederick Stern showed how to create a magnificent garden at Highdown on the chalk. The garden is now maintained by Worthing Borough Council and well worth a walk round, exploring the several theme gardens, and all free; unless you would like to contribute some coins to the maintenance fund box. The Cafe is very good too.
From here it is a short walk up the hill to the Bronze Age settlement.
Also see:
http://www.gardenvisit.com/g/high2.htm
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