the name of Higham, or Petit Iham, as does the Manor at this day, in contradistinction of the other part of the parish, called Icclesham, or Ecclesham, from the situation of the Church. That it was purchased of, and annexed to Winchelsea, is supported by strong collateral testimony ; for the Vicar of Icclesham actually receives an annual pension from his Majesty's Exchequer, in safaction, as it has always been understood, for the tithes of that part of this parish, which the inhabitants of Old Winchelsea were allowed to purchase, and annex to their's.
The hill is near two miles in circumference, and .regularly divided into squares, containing about two acres and a quarter of ground. The number of these is now un known, but as far as thirty-nine may be pretty well ascertained. The houses formed the outline, with gardens behind them ; and the streets, which are spacious, intersect every where at right angles. This plan was admirably adapted both to health and convenience ; and when in full population, -
