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Radio Sussex,31 Jul 2026,8 mins

The Coffin Trail

Secret Sussex

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An ancient footpath across the South Downs was once the final journey for generations of villagers. Simon Furber follows the Coffin Trail between West Burton and Bury, exploring a forgotten story of faith, loss and life in rural Sussex. Funeral procession across the countryside (Getty Images)

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