The History of Winchelsea: One of the Ancient Towns Added to the Cinque Ports (1850)

The History of Winchelsea: One of the Ancient Towns Added to the Cinque Ports (1850) is a book written by William Durrant Cooper. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Winchelsea, an ancient town located in East Sussex, England, that was added to the Cinque Ports, a group of coastal towns with special privileges, in the 13th century. The author explores the origins of Winchelsea, its development as a major port and trading center during the medieval period, and its decline in the 16th century. The book also covers the town's role in various historical events, such as the Hundred Years' War and the Battle of Hastings. Additionally, the author provides detailed descriptions of the town's architecture, including its churches, town hall, and other notable buildings. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Winchelsea, the Cinque Ports, and medieval England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.