Bill Gut

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
  1. "Pevensey and Cuckmere WLMB, Minute" (PDF). Water Management Alliance. 30 October 2018. p. 39. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  2. Tucker, David Gasca (2005). The Hydrological Functioning of the Pevensey Levels Wetland (PDF) (Thesis). University of London. p. 127. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  3. Eastbourne & Hastings: Crowborough, Battle & Heathfield (Map). 1:50,000. OS Landranger. Ordnance Survey. 14 June 2017. ISBN 978-0-319-23144-9.
  4. "Bill Gut". Survey of English Place-Names. English Place-Name Society. Retrieved 10 October 2022.

50.8174°N 0.3447°E / 50.8174; 0.3447

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