the stonepit
From the OS map of 1897
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The Stonepit, as the name implies, was where stone was quarried. The Henfield sandstone lies on three sides of the ridge on which the village stands, and it was used in the 14th century for the rebuilding of St. Peter's church.
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From the OS map of 1946/52
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COUNTRY VIEWS 15
The Stonepit 1: The western half of the old pit is part of the property of the neighbouring house, Flocktons, and has been allowed to grow wild. Photographed in late May 2016.
The Stonepit 2: The eastern half of the stonepit is not part of Flocktons and is currently in the process of being cleared and levelled for some purpose or other. A photo from late May 2016.
The Stonepit 1: The western half of the old pit is part of the property of the neighbouring house, Flocktons, and has been allowed to grow wild. Photographed in late May 2016.
The Stonepit 2: The eastern half of the stonepit is not part of Flocktons and is currently in the process of being cleared and levelled for some purpose or other. A photo from late May 2016.