Into the Light
(Author) Rodney CastledenAlciston's church dates back to Saxon times, but after the Norman Conquest the village was run from Battle Abbey. It became prosperous under a progressive sheep-and-corn system. When Battle Abbey was seized by Henry VIII, the Gages of Firle became Alciston's new feudal masters. This is a village with only two owners in a thousand years. The book reviews the site's history, then gives a full record of all the inscriptions in the church and churchyard, together with plans and indexes. It is an invaluable resource for local and family history, the latest in a series that includes East Blatchington, Seaford, Bishopstone, Berwick and Selmeston. 203pp with 61 black and white illustrations.
Rodney Castleden
Rodney Castleden is a British archaeologist and author known for his groundbreaking work "The Stonehenge People." His writing style is engaging and accessible, making complex historical subjects understandable to a wide audience. Castleden's contributions to literature include shedding new light on ancient civilizations and monuments through meticulous research and vivid storytelling.
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