Sussex Landscape: Chalk, Wood and Water

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This study will form an important part of the Council’s evidence base to support the level of growth proposed in the District Plan. There are also some old metallic sea defences halfway along the beach, which are revealed during mid-tide. Like the Bloomsbury Group, Frank Brangwyn also moved to Sussex from London to escape the First World War and became captivated by the surrounding landscape. Brangwyn and his wife Lucy moved to Ditchling in 1917 and bought a house steeped in history called The Jointure. The Jointure had been given to Anne of Cleves following her divorce from Henry VIII in 1540 and today is run as a bed and breakfast with self-contained studio flats. In this painting, nature breaches the boundary between inside and outside. Autumn leaves from an oak tree have been brought inside and displayed in a silver tankard, whilst green leaves, possibly from a climbing passionflower can be seen just beyond the window ledge.

One of the most popular and most beautiful national parks in the UK, the South Downs National Park also runs through Sussex. It is famous for its rolling hills, river valleys, ancient woodlands, and chalk cliffs. The range of different types of locations makes Sussex a great place to visit for landscape photography. Biodiversity loss, climate change, habitat fragmentation, rising sea levels, renewable energy, waste disposal, water pollution, population density

Sussex's offshore environment includes such varied features as the Shoal of the Lead 8 kilometres (5.0mi) south of Selsey Bill where the seabed drops steeply to 67 metres (220ft) causing strong underwater cascades, a feature which may be unique to the British Isles. [25] There are sandstone reefs and caves. The Mixon Hole is a clay cliff which extends some 30 metres (98ft) down [26] and contains unusual plant assemblages and a rare combination of species which only occur there, [26] while the Worthing Lumps are considered some of Europe's finest chalk reefs. [27] Protected areas [ edit ] Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve Farleys exterior square. Courtesy Farleys House and Gallery 2. Eric Ravilious ‘The Long Man of Wilmington’ Westernmost point – Stansted Park, Stoughton, West Sussex at 50°53′28.14″N 0°57′36.22″W / 50.8911500°N 0.9600611°W / 50.8911500; -0.9600611 His vibrant panoramas of this secluded home and studio ‘Greenleaves’, and the surrounding woods near Midhurst, present an abstract response to nature, engaged as much with shape, space and depth as with the specific environment of West Sussex. In such conditions, I prefer the freedom of going handheld, with a lightweight telephoto such as a 70-200mm f/4 lens. An aperture of f/9 should be fine for most scenes, together with a shutter speed of at least 1/500 or faster to capture details in the waves.

See also: Geology of East Sussex Devil's Dyke is the largest single coombe in the chalk karst of Britain.Sussex is a county defined by its iconic chalk-cliff coastline and the rolling expanse of the South Downs to the North. This enduring landscape has inspired artists and writers across the centuries, most notably in the twentieth century when Sussex was home to leading artists and writers of the day. While some artists found solace and reflection in the landscape, for others it provided the vital space to explore different ways of living and artistic innovation. Following in the footsteps of these artists, this book tells a fascinating story of an area that continues to inspire. Firle Beacon stands 217 metres high on the South Downs, overlooking the village of Firle, and offers panoramic views of the Sussex weald. This photo was taken at Fire Beacon during a summer sunrise with a 24-70mm lens, using an aperture of f/16, to add a sunburst effect. The composition captures a cross-section of the undulating South Downs, as the sun rises over mist-filled fields. Our Work - Heritage Coasts - Sussex". Natural England. Archived from the original on 13 August 2012 . Retrieved 16 May 2012. Sussex owes its roots to the Kingdom of the South Saxons, part of Anglo-Saxon England. It’s located in South East England, between Hampshire in the west, Surrey in the north, and Kent in the east. Sussex landscape photography is a must, as this historic county is famed for its breath-taking countryside, fairy-tale castles, and 90 miles of stunning coastline. This study examines in more detail Options A and B including transport analysis and social and community infrastructure.