Newhaven and Seaford Sea Defences Act 1898
WHEREAS there have been considerable encroachments by the sea upon the shore between Newhaven and Seaford in the county of Sussex and it is expedient that defence works should be made to prevent further encroachment:
And whereas the companies and persons hereafter mentioned are owners of lands and works adjacent or near to the seashore and have sustained and are liable to sustain injury by such encroachments and the councils hereafter mentioned are the authorities for districts affected by en...