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From Historical Hastings
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PETT LEVELS

Which is about three miles across. In hard weather these levels abound with snipes and wild fowl in the numerous ditches and pools of water. If the tide is low, it is a pleasant ride along the sands to Hastings - the distance from the harbour about seven miles ; or take the lane, passing several farmhouses, till you arrive at Fairlight Church, from whence is a very extensive and beautiful prospect. Proceed over the Down to Hastings.

HOLLINGTON CHURCH.

In the middle of a wood, about four miles from Hastings, stands Hollington Church, remarkable for the singularity of its situation, not having a house or hut of any kind within a quarter of a mile ; nor is there any account when or by whom it was built. The road to Hollington Corner, as it is called, lies over the white rock to the right ; when you enter a pleasant lane, and pass a -