Where is Kingley Vale?

Kingley Vale is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN6 8RP), in the parish of Streat.

How do I get to Kingley Vale?

The nearest railway station is Plumpton, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN6 8RP.

Is Kingley Vale a protected site?

Yes — Kingley Vale is part of the Clayton to Offham Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).

Is Kingley Vale free to visit?

Yes, Kingley Vale is free to enter.

How do I get to Kingley Vale?

The nearest railway station is Plumpton, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN6 8RP.

Battlefields & battle sites · South East England

Kingley Vale

In or near Falmer.

Free admission

Kingley Vale in England South East, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Plumpton · 3.6 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Kingley Vale is a registered historic battlefield in England South East, United Kingdom. Britain's battlefields range from the medieval clashes of the Wars of the Roses to the Civil War sieges and the 1745 Jacobite Rising at Culloden — most are open landscapes with interpretive trails and battle-monument markers.

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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Clayton to Offham Escarpment SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Kingley Vale is a designated battlefield located in South-East England. It is known for its historical significance, reflecting the complex military history of the region. The site offers a landscape shaped by both natural and human activity, with remnants of past conflicts evident within its boundaries.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 50.9000, -0.0833
County: East Sussex
District: Lewes
Parish: Streat
Postcode: BN6 8RP
Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
Nearest railway station: Plumpton — 3.6 km

Sources

wikidata: Q24640100 (CC0)

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