Adam's illustrated guide to Rye (with map) : Winchelsea, Northiam, Camben-on-Sea, and all places of interest in the neighbourhood . open practically freefor the use of the residents. Occasionally, out-door serviceshave been held for the blessing of the fishery, the LordBishop of the Diocese having personally conducted theservice in the autumn of 1900. The South-Eastern RailwayCompany has a loop-line between Rye and the harbour, andthis has recently been extended to the western foreshore,from whence beach is daily consigned to Dover, and thereutilised in the construction of the Harbour Extensio
Adam's illustrated guide to Rye (with map) : Winchelsea, Northiam, Camben-on-Sea, and all places of interest in the neighbourhood . open practically freefor the use of the residents. Occasionally, out-door serviceshave been held for the blessing of the fishery, the LordBishop of the Diocese having personally conducted theservice in the autumn of 1900. The South-Eastern RailwayCompany has a loop-line between Rye and the harbour, andthis has recently been extended to the western foreshore,from whence beach is daily consigned to Dover, and thereutilised in the construction of the Harbour Extension Patent Stone Works also cover a considerable areaat the harbour, the specialities of the firm, particularlypaving-stones, kerbing, and piping, being in large requisi-tion from all parts of the kingdom. Midway between thetown and the harbour are Messrs. Forbes, Abbott, &Lennards Chemical Works, where the occult science ofmanufacturing chemists is carried on. Rye Harbour nowhas an abundant supply of water, of excellent quality, fromthe borough of Rye ; and an efficient system of drainageis in 156 GUIDE TO RYE. Bodiam Castle. BODIAM is a parish in the eastern part of thecounty of Sussex, on the borders of Kent,distant about eleven miles from Rye, fromwhich place it is approached by a very prettydrive through the parishes of Playden, Peasmarsh, Eeckley,and Northiam ; and, in the summer, a motor-boatplies between Scotsfloat, near Rye, and Bodiam. Thechurch of St. Giles stands in a commanding position,and consists of a western tower, nave, north and southaisles, and chancel. The body of the church is in theDecorated style, the chancel Early English, with a Perpen-dicular three-light window at the east end. The livingis a vicarage, in the gift of the Trustees of S. Cubitt, stately ruins of the castle are situate a few minuteswalk from the village, in the midst of charming was t)uilt by Sir P^dward Dalyngrudge, early in thereign of Ri
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