Ravenser Odd, the sunken medieval island that continues to inspire and obsess

By Emily Robinson, Professor in British Studies (Politics), University of SussexSeptember 23, 2026

A medieval island that was home to a wealthy city continues to fascinate 800 years after it disappeared beneath the waves.

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