Lewes in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Lewes Racecourse
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 12, 2018
1. Lewes Racecourse Marker
Lewes Racecourse was open by 1712. The first grandstand was built in the 1770s. Lewes races were very fashionable.
In 1806 two horses, Pancho and Pavilion, raced for a prize of over £2000. The Prince Regent and 3000 people watched the race. The Racecourse closed in 1964.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1712.
Location. 50° 52.366′ N, 0° 0.451′ E. Marker is in Lewes, England, in East Sussex. Marker can be reached from High Street close to Castle Gate, on the left when traveling east. Located in Lewes Castle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lewes, England BN7 1XH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lewes Prison (here, next to this marker); The Wealds (here, next to this marker); St Michael’s Church (here, next to this marker); Protestant Martyrs (here, next to this marker); Mount Caburn (here, next to this marker); Southover Grange (here, next to this marker); Fireplace (here, next to this marker); The Battle of Lewes, 1264 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewes.
Also see . . .
1. Sussex Archaeological Society Lewes Castle & Museum. (Submitted on February 8, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
this page online
2. Lewes Castle on Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 8, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 12, 2018
2. Lewes Racecourse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
