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THE RECOVERY OF THE GOLDSTONE

This geological sarsen stone formerly stood for many years at farmland at Goldstone Bottom, probably where the railway goods yard is today. About 1834 Farmer Rigden, annoyed by repeated visits to his land by archaeologists, had it buried. At the end of last century there was a local agitation for it to be recovered but only one man, a Mr Hollamby then a very old man, could remember where it had been buried. After some searching, it was brought to light on 29 September 1900. Since 1906 it has been in its present position in Hove Park.

Image Reference: JG_17_052.tif
Date: 1900
Image Details: Copy
Size of Original: 208x153
Place: Hove
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