Pictorial village sign: Palehouse Common- East Sussex
N 50° 56.950 E 000° 07.700
31U E 298293 N 5648099
The Pictoral village sign for Palehouse common, Found not far from Postbox in the middle of the hamlet.
Waymark Code: WMZ899
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/27/2018
Views: 3
Palehouse Common is a small Hamlet just outside of Uckfield, it contains a few cottages and houses along one stretch of road, A recreational ground, Postbox, phone box and a notice board.
It is infamous for being the Hamlet bordering Hamilton palace, a large mansion being built by millionaire Nicholas Van Hoogstraten. It started construction in 1985 but in recent years appears to have been left abandoned, inside is believed to be a mausoleum for the millionaire when he dies. It is also said to have originally been planned to hold his extensive art collection.
The sign depicts a Shephard with a Sheep and a Dog. This represents the farming activity which occurs in this area.
There are also 2 flocks of Martlets depicted in the top corners of the sign. These reflect the birds seen on the Flag and crest of Sussex, the county in which this is in.
Location: Palehouse Common
Plaque: no
Construction Material: The sign is metal. The post is wood.
Sign Date: Not listed
Occasion Commemorated: Not listed
Artist: Not listed
Web Address: Not listed
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