Bill Gut is a minor, 1.2-kilometre (0.75 mi) long river ( brook) and drainage ditch in the Pevensey Levels in Pevensey, Wealden District, East Sussex, England. [1] [2] Forming multiple tributaries, it rises from Langley Sewer and ultimately flows into Salt Haven—as does Langney Sewer. [3]
Etymology
According to the Survey of English Place-Names, Bill Gut was known as la bylle in 1527, le greate Bill marshe in 1617 and Bill Streaks in 1840. [4]
References
- ^ "Pevensey and Cuckmere WLMB, Minute" (PDF). Water Management Alliance. 30 October 2018. p. 39. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ Tucker, David Gasca (2005). The Hydrological Functioning of the Pevensey Levels Wetland (PDF) (Thesis). University of London. p. 127. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ Eastbourne & Hastings: Crowborough, Battle & Heathfield (Map). 1:50,000. OS Landranger. Ordnance Survey. 14 June 2017. ISBN 978-0-319-23144-9.
- ^ "Bill Gut". Survey of English Place-Names. English Place-Name Society. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
Bill Gut is a minor, 1.2-kilometre (0.75 mi) long river ( brook) and drainage ditch in the Pevensey Levels in Pevensey, Wealden District, East Sussex, England. [1] [2] Forming multiple tributaries, it rises from Langley Sewer and ultimately flows into Salt Haven—as does Langney Sewer. [3]
Etymology
According to the Survey of English Place-Names, Bill Gut was known as la bylle in 1527, le greate Bill marshe in 1617 and Bill Streaks in 1840. [4]
References
- ^ "Pevensey and Cuckmere WLMB, Minute" (PDF). Water Management Alliance. 30 October 2018. p. 39. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ Tucker, David Gasca (2005). The Hydrological Functioning of the Pevensey Levels Wetland (PDF) (Thesis). University of London. p. 127. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ Eastbourne & Hastings: Crowborough, Battle & Heathfield (Map). 1:50,000. OS Landranger. Ordnance Survey. 14 June 2017. ISBN 978-0-319-23144-9.
- ^ "Bill Gut". Survey of English Place-Names. English Place-Name Society. Retrieved 10 October 2022.