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Description and notes on the hamlet of Old Seaham

Extract from “Notes on the parish of Old Seaham” by R Anderson Aird 1912 and a study by Rock House in the 1970's

There is now no village of Seaham, though formerly it was a place of some note, situated close to the sea banks and bounded on the south by a deep dene. In the time of the Milbankes (who left Dalden Tower and resided here) the village consisted of one main street running down towards the sea. The manor house called Seaham Hall, adjoined the village inn, and formed part of the street. The idylic scene of village life in the late 18th century is described in the following notes.

 

 

 

 

 

Map of 1774

 

 

 

What would the old hamlet of Seaham looked like in 1792 when the old Seaham Cottage was demolished and the new Seaham Hall was built?

 

Sketch of the hamlet of Old Seaham in 1792 by Anne Greenwell (Commssioned by Fred Cooper)