Stargazer lies moored at the head of the Northney Channel.
On the north shore of Hayling Island.
The road crosses to the mainland, on stilts.
It makes landfall at Langstone. From mediaeval times, until the nineteenth century, a major trading port, serving Havant. Loading and unloading barges of three hundred tonnes, or more.
The corn mill boasted both wind and water power.
The Ship Inn was originally built as a malt house.
The Royal Oak was first granted its license, to serve alcohol, to the sailors and the merchants, in 1727. It has remained constant, to its cause, ever since.
All three were built in the eighteenth century, heyday of the port. They wear the patina of the millennia, like a crown.
Together they line the historic waterfront, 'as pretty as a painting.'
Glorious spot.. but I would day that as my boat is on the moorings in front of the Royal Oak as well.. :o)
ReplyDeleteYou are a lucky man, Steve! Chichester is a complete delight. Quite enchanting.
ReplyDeleteI see, from your Blog, that you splashed her yesterday. I'm going to grab the binos, and indulge in a touch of Sparrow spotting. . . .