MineArchiveMines in West Sussex
West Sussex quarried its own chalk downland for lime — burnt for mortar, for limewash and for sweetening the fields — and the biggest of those works sat where the Arun cuts through the South Downs at Amberley, with road, rail and river all within reach of the kilns.
| Mine | Worked | Commodities |
|---|---|---|
| Amberley Chalk Pits | 1840s–1960s | Chalk, Limestone |
Record created: 24 August 2026 · Last researched: 24 August 2026