Castles · South East England
Isfield
In or near Chiddingly.
Isfield is a small village and civil parish in the Wealden District of East Sussex in England, located north-east of Lewes.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Isfield · 0.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Isfield is a small village and civil parish in the Wealden District of East Sussex in England, located north-east of Lewes.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Isfield is a small village and civil parish in the Wealden District of East Sussex in England, located north-east of Lewes.
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Background
History
The village of Isfield originally grew adjacent to the ford where the London to Lewes Way Roman road crossed the river River Ouse. The village had an active history through the Saxon, Norman eras, when a Norman castle motte was built on the river bank near the church to guard the crossing. Local legend, as recalled by William Wratten (born 1888), had it that King Harold spent the night before the Battle of Hastings in the village, at his demesne located where Isfield Place now stands. Isfield became the home of John Shurley (died 1527), who was Cofferer of the Household to King Henry VIII. Isfield Place is a 17th-century manor house, incorporating part of the original 16th-century mansion…
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- Coordinates
- 50.9300, 0.0600
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Wealden
- Parish
- Isfield
- Postcode
- TN22 5JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Grinstead and Uckfield
- Nearest railway station
- Isfield — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.eastsussexinfigures.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Isfield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Isfield
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Historic pubs · 0.9 km
Isfield Motte
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Motte and bailey castle, fishpond and associated earthworks, SW of Isfield Church
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Ringmer "The Motte"
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Historic houses · 2.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Isfield?
- Isfield is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN22 5JJ), in the parish of Isfield.
- What is Isfield?
- Isfield is a small village and civil parish in the Wealden District of East Sussex in England, located north-east of Lewes.
- How do I get to Isfield?
- The nearest railway station is Isfield, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN22 5JJ.
- Is Isfield a protected site?
- Yes — Isfield is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Isfield charge admission?
- Isfield typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Isfield?
- The nearest railway station is Isfield, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN22 5JJ.