Denton Island

Denton Island Denton Island, in Newhaven, is a thriving business centre with many companies offering many services.

A great view on the 25th May 1931, looking towards the south-west down the river towards the harbour mouth.On Denton Isl...
21/06/2025

A great view on the 25th May 1931, looking towards the south-west down the river towards the harbour mouth.

On Denton Island we can see the of row of 16 huts, in the centre of the island. The huts were originally constructed to house the workers building the West Breakwater in the 1880’s but at this time in 1931, they were home to the “Denton Islander” families.

Also we can see the little triangle of houses in the top left-hand corner of Denton Island made up of Reed Cottages, Sefton Terrace and Inkerman Gardens with Catts Cottages to the right of the bridge.

On North Quay the four rows of coal trucks being filled by the cranes unloading the moored ships.

Photo and info taken with thanks from :
https://www.ournewhaven.org.uk/places/photographs-aerial/aerial_view_of_newhaven_harbour

21/06/2025

Denton Island in Newhaven is an artificial island created when the River Ouse was straightened in the 1860s. It's named after the village of Denton on the opposite side of the river. Originally, a wooden toll bridge connected Newhaven to the island, which was later replaced by a brick bridge and then the current bridge in 1983. Over time, Denton Island developed its own community with the construction of cottages and businesses.

This page will showcase businesses and activities on the Island.

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Denton Island
Newhaven
BN99BA

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