many houses and neat cottages, and if the projected plan of the proprietors should be carried into execution , it will form a considerable addition to the town .
ST. CLEMENT'S CAVE .
One of the most interesting curiosities at Hastings, is St. Clements Cave, under the West Hill, near Gloucester Place, which had long been closed until about the year 1824 , when a new entrance was opened (with the permission of the proprietors) by John Scott, Esq. a gentleman then residing in this town. The key of the outer door is left in the hands of Joseph Golding, who has the privilege of shewing it to such of the visitors as may be desirous of seeing this extraordinary place ; but as it cannot be explored to advantage without the light of many hundred candles, it is usual for him to open it only when he can be assured of an attendance sufficient to remunerate him for the expenses which must necessarily be incurred, amounting to the sum of thirty shillings.
