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Holywell, Eastbourne history
William Figg’s 1816 map of Eastbourne shows an area called Holly Well Furlong near what was until 1896 the Hollywell fishing hamlet. The fishing settlement was approached from what is now Holywell Road via the lane between Helen Gardens and St Bede’s Preparatory School.
Second World War
During the Second World War, Canadian troops in Eastbourne set up a rifle range in Whitbread Hollow. The targets were near the cliff edge and sentries were posted to ensure range safety. The Canadians also referred to the ‘Hollywell gun position’ which was the site of an anti-aircraft gun.
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