In September 2025 a grant of £3,500 was given to The Baxter’s Field Company to help with the Restoration /Renovation of historic 120-year-old railings along 145m boundary Second Section Baxter’s Field.
The second section of the Railings restoration report.
All the panels in this section, 16 in number were removed on time in September 2025 and taken to Glynde Forge. All upright spears that could be restored were, old paint blasted off, re-powder coated, all laterals which were corroded/bent replaced in identical style. New out-rigger supports made to longer length to support the railings being replaced at their original height. The panels are now ready to be re-installed but the continuous rain has held up the excavation of the boundary between ESCC pavement and the bank. This work involves digging holes for the uprights & out-riggers and installing concrete edging. It will be completed as soon as the weather improves. The work could not have been commissioned without the Friends of Lewes contribution.
Baxter’s Field is open to the whole community – near neighbours including the residents of the Ousedale Estate close by who have no gardens and where there are many children of all ages, the wider Lewes residents, & visitors to the town.
Donations welcome to complete the remainder of the project: francessannwhittle@yahoo.co.uk
