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Newhaven, Port town in East Sussex, England

Located at the mouth of the River Ouse, Newhaven contains a harbor with breakwaters, lighthouses, and extensive maritime facilities along its waterfront.

The settlement, formerly called Meeching, gained importance in the 16th century when a channel through the shingle spit created a sheltered harbor beneath Castle Hill.

The Newhaven Local & Maritime Museum displays artifacts and documents that tell the story of this coastal community's connection to seafaring traditions.

The town maintains regular cross-Channel ferry services to Dieppe, France, while functioning as a freight terminal with rail connections to London.

The Newhaven Fort, constructed in 1864 on Castle Hill, stands as the largest defensive structure in Sussex and now operates as a museum.

Location: Lewes

Website: https://newhaventowncouncil.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 50.80000,0.06000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:35

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