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]

Bill Gut, looking south

Etymology

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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

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  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°49′03″N 0°20′41″E / 50.8174°N 0.3447°E / 50.8174; 0.3447