On Rogation Sunday (May 10th) Nigel Divers led a group around Southwick for the ancient custom of Beating the Bounds.
Following as closely as practicable we walked the ancient boundaries of Southwick starting along Albion Street, up Kingston Lane over the Downs to Hazelbolt Bottom and back along the boundary footpath to Southwick Canal. Along the way Nigel pointed out places of interest such as the “Rest and be Thankful” Sarsen stone and the Romano-British settlement of Thundersbarrow.
Following as closely as practicable we walked the ancient boundaries of Southwick starting along Albion Street, up Kingston Lane over the Downs to Hazelbolt Bottom and back along the boundary footpath to Southwick Canal. Along the way Nigel pointed out places of interest such as the “Rest and be Thankful” Sarsen stone and the Romano-British settlement of Thundersbarrow.
If you wish to do the walk yourself Nigel has written a guide “Beating the Bounds of Southwick” which is available at the price of £2
Nigel Divers at the “Rest and be Thankful” Sarsen Stone.
