It is not known by the layman to whom this large and valuable area of land belonged and why it was left in this virgin state for a full century after the three houses were built. What seems to be generally accepted is that at the turn of the century the three owners shared the meadowland for grazing their cattle.
At that time it was common for a house owner of this station to keep cows to supply the family with milk. The old derelict cowstalls building is seen on the previous page. If the entire area was in single ownership, it most probably belonged to Fircroft as Fircroft Cottage stood on this land.
These views are of the two large meadows which were the dominant feature of this land. This view and the next are of the same scene, this taken on 15 February 1970.
Image Reference: JG_34_090.tif
Date: 1970
Image Details: Original monochrome print
Size of Original: 150x110
Place: Brighton
Additional Information: No comment
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