Four Oaks

Settlement in Sussex Rother

England

Four Oaks

Great Knelle Farm Seen from the Farm World tractor ride. For more information see the Great Knelle Farm website <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.farmworld-rye.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.farmworld-rye.co.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Great Knelle Farm Credit: Andy Potter

Four Oaks is a small village located in the county of Sussex, England. Situated approximately 12 miles northwest of the bustling city of Brighton, Four Oaks offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for its residents. The village is nestled amidst the rolling hills and lush green countryside that Sussex is renowned for.

With a population of around 500, Four Oaks maintains its quaint and close-knit community atmosphere. The village is known for its charming and well-preserved historic buildings, including the beautiful 15th-century St. Mary's Church, which serves as a focal point for both locals and visitors.

Despite its small size, Four Oaks provides its residents with essential amenities. The village boasts a local convenience store, a post office, and a cozy village pub, where locals can gather and socialize. Additionally, Four Oaks is within close proximity to larger towns and cities, ensuring that residents have access to a wider range of services and facilities.

The surrounding natural beauty of Four Oaks makes it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by picturesque walking trails and cycling routes, allowing residents to fully immerse themselves in the stunning Sussex countryside. The nearby South Downs National Park also offers a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife spotting.

Overall, Four Oaks is a hidden gem in Sussex, offering a tranquil and idyllic lifestyle amidst breathtaking natural surroundings. Its rich history, strong community spirit, and access to both rural and urban amenities make Four Oaks an appealing place to reside.

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Four Oaks Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.985607/0.65039 or Grid Reference TQ8624. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Great Knelle Farm Seen from the Farm World tractor ride. For more information see the Great Knelle Farm website <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.farmworld-rye.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.farmworld-rye.co.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Great Knelle Farm
Seen from the Farm World tractor ride. For more information see the Great Knelle Farm website LinkExternal link
Dreary Day, South of Beckley Taken from the footpath that links Clayhill with Horseshoe Lane. The woodland in the distance is Hoath Wood whilst the fields in the foreground are waterlogged from the previous week's snow and last night's downpour. In fact it was still lightly raining at this point.
Dreary Day, South of Beckley
Taken from the footpath that links Clayhill with Horseshoe Lane. The woodland in the distance is Hoath Wood whilst the fields in the foreground are waterlogged from the previous week's snow and last night's downpour. In fact it was still lightly raining at this point.
Footpath through Milldown Wood Linking Horseshoe Lane with King's Barn Lane. Birches are the predominant tree here.
Footpath through Milldown Wood
Linking Horseshoe Lane with King's Barn Lane. Birches are the predominant tree here.
Main Track, Bixley Wood Bixley Wood is a commercial wood owned by the Forestry Commission and is a mixture of Birch, Oak and Pine. This track is the white clearing on the Landranger map looking south.
Main Track, Bixley Wood
Bixley Wood is a commercial wood owned by the Forestry Commission and is a mixture of Birch, Oak and Pine. This track is the white clearing on the Landranger map looking south.
Unnamed Stream, Milldown Wood At the very edge near to where a small footbridge carries the footpath from Horseshoe Lane to King's Barn Lane. The previous night's rain had made many streams fast running. This one runs north towards the Rother.
Unnamed Stream, Milldown Wood
At the very edge near to where a small footbridge carries the footpath from Horseshoe Lane to King's Barn Lane. The previous night's rain had made many streams fast running. This one runs north towards the Rother.
Footbridge over Unnamed Stream, Milldown Wood On the eastern edge of the wood is this rather rickety footbridge. The fir darkens the entrance to the wood.
Footbridge over Unnamed Stream, Milldown Wood
On the eastern edge of the wood is this rather rickety footbridge. The fir darkens the entrance to the wood.
Fields North of Beckley Taken from the footpath linking King's Barn Lane with Bixley Wood, the low cloud still obscuring the horizon.
Fields North of Beckley
Taken from the footpath linking King's Barn Lane with Bixley Wood, the low cloud still obscuring the horizon.
Flatroper's Wood Open access land owned by the Sussex Wildlife Trust. Only a small part of the wood is the rest is in private ownership. The wood is home to the growing population of Wild Boar whose numbers have been growing steadily since the storms of 1987 destroyed fences and enabled a large number to escape into the wild. Booth this wood, Bixley Wood and Beckley Woods are now home to these nocturnal creatures.
Flatroper's Wood
Open access land owned by the Sussex Wildlife Trust. Only a small part of the wood is the rest is in private ownership. The wood is home to the growing population of Wild Boar whose numbers have been growing steadily since the storms of 1987 destroyed fences and enabled a large number to escape into the wild. Booth this wood, Bixley Wood and Beckley Woods are now home to these nocturnal creatures.
Bixley Lane Flatroper's Wood to the left, Bixley Wood to the right. Both have very fine woodbank boundaries. Bixley Lane is a rutted track between Bixley Wood car park and Birds Farm though it is possible to drive vehicles down it.
Bixley Lane
Flatroper's Wood to the left, Bixley Wood to the right. Both have very fine woodbank boundaries. Bixley Lane is a rutted track between Bixley Wood car park and Birds Farm though it is possible to drive vehicles down it.
Electricity Pylons, Flatroper's Wood. The gap created between the trees has allowed the ferns to colonise.
Electricity Pylons, Flatroper's Wood.
The gap created between the trees has allowed the ferns to colonise.
Flatroper's Wood Oak and birch in the southern part of the wood. Taken from the footpath that links Bixley Lane with Woodlands Farm.
Flatroper's Wood
Oak and birch in the southern part of the wood. Taken from the footpath that links Bixley Lane with Woodlands Farm.
Hedged Fields near Birds Farm Typical Wealden countryside where a small area between the woods has been cleared for agriculture. The white house is Beech Cottage the woodland beyond Calveslodge Wood.
Hedged Fields near Birds Farm
Typical Wealden countryside where a small area between the woods has been cleared for agriculture. The white house is Beech Cottage the woodland beyond Calveslodge Wood.
Unnamed Stream, Ten Acre Wood At the point where Bixley Lane turns sharply west this stream runs underneath it. The sediment being carried by the stream is already building up here. The stream is a feeder for Eggshole Brook which itself  feeds the River Brede.
Unnamed Stream, Ten Acre Wood
At the point where Bixley Lane turns sharply west this stream runs underneath it. The sediment being carried by the stream is already building up here. The stream is a feeder for Eggshole Brook which itself feeds the River Brede.
New Plantation, Birds Farm Being planted in the field to the south of Birds Farm.
New Plantation, Birds Farm
Being planted in the field to the south of Birds Farm.
Footbridge, Mill Wood Crossing a small unnamed stream that feeds the Rother.
Footbridge, Mill Wood
Crossing a small unnamed stream that feeds the Rother.
And When They Were Only Halfway Up .... ... they sat down and rested.

Geese on a slope behind Mackeral Hill Farm.
And When They Were Only Halfway Up ....
... they sat down and rested. Geese on a slope behind Mackeral Hill Farm.
High Weald Landscape Trail, Mill Wood This section runs from Mackeral Hill Farm to Kitchenour Lane.
High Weald Landscape Trail, Mill Wood
This section runs from Mackeral Hill Farm to Kitchenour Lane.
Decoy Pond Decoypond Wood is to the right.
Decoy Pond
Decoypond Wood is to the right.
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Four Oaks is located at Grid Ref: TQ8624 (Lat: 50.985607, Lng: 0.65039)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Rother

Police Authority: Sussex

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Located within 500m of 50.985607,0.65039
Four Oaks
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 50.9872157/0.6521238
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 50.988034/0.6459403
Mini Roundabout
Direction: clockwise
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.9856625/0.6434271
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.9879478/0.6501085
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