The same telegraph pole, but looking north east. When the line was open this would have been a farm crossing. The original gate can be seen on the right.
The same telegraph pole, but looking north east. When the line was open this would have been a farm crossing. The original gate can be seen on the right.
A photographic tour of the Bluebell Railway - Former line from Hamsey and Culver Junction to Sheffield Park
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For some reason best known to the contractors, when the line was taken up this single telegraph pole was left standing, perhaps as a memorial. It has survived for over 50 years. This view looks south west.Previous | NextWalking nearer to Culver Junction this view looks back south west. Note the hills in the background which blocked the railway's path. The line turned left towards Lewes.

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