Racton Monument Monument
19th-century folly monument overlooking rural Sussex landscape
18th-century folly near Racton in West Sussex set on a scarp above the countryside; walkers on nearby footpaths visit for the ruin and rural views.
How to Get to Racton Monument#
The monument sits near the hamlet of Racton on the border of Hampshire and West Sussex. The nearest large town is Chichester (about 8-12 miles). Access is by country lanes with limited parking; walkers can reach it from sections of the South Downs Way and nearby footpaths.
Tips for Visiting Racton Monument#
- Be careful around the structure - the ruin is unstable and fenced in places; respect barriers.
- Visit at late afternoon for long shadows across the Downland and the best photographs.
- Combine with a walk along the South Downs Way; the monument is a readable punctuation on a longer hike.
Best Time to Visit Racton Monument#
An 18th-century folly standing on the South Downs near the village of Racton, visible for miles and often visited by hikers.
Weather & Climate near Racton Monument#
Racton Monument's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (874 mm/year).
January
January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 98 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
