What is recorded here
To commemorate Hilaire Belloc, 1870‒1953, writer, poet & walker. “Lift up your hearts in Gumber”
Hilaire Belloc, a renowned French-British writer, poet, and social critic, is remembered for his connection to Gumber, where he encouraged appreciation of the English countryside through his writings and walks. His legacy is commemorated locally for his influence on literary and cultural life in rural England.
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Places near here
Sutton DownMountain / peak · 1305 yd
Glatting BeaconMountain / peak · 1452 yd
Boundary stone east of Gumber CornerMonument or public art · 1562 yd
Neolithic CampArchaeological place · 1.0 mi
Eartham WoodWood · 1.2 mi
The FollyListed building · 1.5 mi
Barn at Glatting Farm to the North West of the FarmhouseListed building · 1.5 mi
Houghton ForestForest · 1.7 mi
Small waterfall west of BignorWaterfall · 2.1 mi
Welcome to Slindon PondVisitor information · 2.3 mi
Peacock sculpture at Bignor ParkPublic sculpture · 2.9 mi
Fontwell Park RacecourseLarge sports centre · 3.3 miOther information
Photo: Dave Spicer · CC BY-SA 2.0