20 July 1870: Royal Sussex Light Infantry Militia

The permanent staff of the above regiment returned to Chichester on Friday morning last from Littlehampton, having finished their annual course of musketry instruction under the command of Captain and Adjutant Madden.

2 July 1870: Royal Sussex Light Infantry Militia

The permanent staff of the above regiment proceeded by the 12.2 train on Thursday last to Littlehampton to undergo their annual course of musketry instruction.

Hampshire Telegraph and Sussex Chronicle Saturday, May 21, 1870

ROYAL SUSSEX LIGHT INFANTRY MILITIA- four companies of the above have completed their usual course of ball practice at Littlehampton. The regiment – including all ranks- is close to 900 strong.

Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales, John Marius Wilson, 1870

HAMPTON (LITTLE) A fort, on the most approved principles, mounting five 68-pounders, besides mortars, was recently constructed on the W side. The ground there also was appropriated as encamping ground for rifle practice; and huts suitable for it were erected in 1862.

Hampshire Telegraph and Sussex Chronicle Wednesday, September 29, 1869

Chichester: On Saturday afternoon last, a detachment of the 15th (the Kings) Hussars under the command of Lieutenant Cookson, arrived by the rail from Littlehampton, where they had undergone rifle instruction for seven days. Another detachment of 54 left the same afternoon for Littlehampton, under the command of Lieutenant Beck, for similar instruction.

Hampshire Telegraph and Sussex Chronicle Wednesday, May 26, 1869

Royal Sussex Light Infantry Militia. Nine companies of the regiment have completed their ball practice at Littlehampton and the tenth company will proceed there this day for their practice. The health of the regiment has been very good and the men have behaved well.

19 September 1867: News Article

Brighton Gazette 19 September 1867 THE NEW FORT. – The 4th Rifle Brigade are daily expected to arrive from Canada, and arrangements are making for their being stationed at Chichester, with the exception of about forty, who will come to the fort here. SEA WALL. – The trustees of the Duke of Norfolk are having […]

Post Office Directory, 1867

Littlehampton – A new military fort, constructed on the latest principles and mounting five 68 pounders has been erected on the west side of the river, the ground beyond has been selected by the authorities for rifle practice, huts for which have been erected.

The Penny Illustrated Paper Saturday, June 20, 1863

“The third annual prize meeting of the Sussex Volunteer Association was held at the Littlehampton Fort Government ranges on the 9th, 10th, and 11th of June. The competitors for the prizes on the first two days were enrolled volunteers and the disembodied militia of the county. All the prizes were shot for with three-grooved Enfield […]

Building news and architectural review, Volume 8, March 14th 1862

PORTSMOUTH DISTRICT For the several works and repairs to the fortifications, barracks, and other buildings required by the War Department at the places undermentioned, upon a contract for three years, from the 1st of April. Intending contractors may be furnished, by payment of 7s. 6d. with the printed schedules of prices and the conditions of […]