Barcombe Cross

Settlement in Sussex Lewes

England

Barcombe Cross

Oast House Single round kiln oast house.

Grade II listed. — Oast House Credit: Oast House Archive

Barcombe Cross is a small village located in the county of Sussex, England. Situated approximately 7 miles northeast of the town of Lewes, it is nestled amidst picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and idyllic setting. The village is part of the larger civil parish of Barcombe, which encompasses several other nearby settlements.

Historically, Barcombe Cross has been an important crossroads, serving as a meeting point for various routes leading to neighboring villages. Today, it retains its charm with its quaint and traditional architecture, including a number of attractive period cottages and farmhouses.

The village is centered around its crossroads, which is marked by a prominent village green. This green serves as a gathering place for locals and visitors alike, providing a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. Additionally, the green is occasionally used for community events and fairs, adding to the village's sense of community spirit.

Barcombe Cross benefits from its proximity to the River Ouse, which flows nearby. This allows for various recreational activities, such as fishing and boating, and provides scenic riverside walks for nature enthusiasts. The village is also surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, making it a popular destination for hikers and cyclists.

Despite its small size, Barcombe Cross boasts a vibrant community with amenities such as a village hall, a local pub, and a primary school. It offers a peaceful and rural lifestyle, appealing to those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of city living.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.923832/0.025442 or Grid Reference TQ4215. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Oast House Single round kiln oast house.

Grade II listed.

Oast House

Single round kiln oast house. Grade II listed.

Oast House Archive

Spithurst, near Lewes Spithurst is a small hamlet in East Sussex countryside, between Uckfield and Lewes.

A telephone kiosk still stands, although the telephone has been removed.

Spithurst, near Lewes

Spithurst is a small hamlet in East Sussex countryside, between Uckfield and Lewes. A telephone kiosk still stands, although the telephone has been removed.

Boast Lane, Barcombe Cross, near Lewes Boast Lane is a minor road in East Sussex countryside, near the village of Barcombe Cross. The blue sign indicates that it is a no-through road

Boast Lane, Barcombe Cross, near Lewes

Boast Lane is a minor road in East Sussex countryside, near the village of Barcombe Cross. The blue sign indicates that it is a no-through road

Spithurst Road, Barcombe Cross, near Lewes Spithurst Road is a minor road leading out of the village of Barcombe Cross in East Sussex. The wooden signpost to the left of the road indicates the route of a public footpath

Spithurst Road, Barcombe Cross, near Lewes

Spithurst Road is a minor road leading out of the village of Barcombe Cross in East Sussex. The wooden signpost to the left of the road indicates the route of a public footpath

Dallas Lane, near Barcombe Cross Dallas Lane is a private road leading to a small number of houses in East Sussex countryside. The road is a public right of way as a bridleway, indicated by the wooden signpost to the left of the image.

Dallas Lane, near Barcombe Cross

Dallas Lane is a private road leading to a small number of houses in East Sussex countryside. The road is a public right of way as a bridleway, indicated by the wooden signpost to the left of the image.

Anchor Lane, near Barcombe Cross Anchor Lane is a minor lane through East Sussex countryside. Here it passes Delves Farm.

Anchor Lane, near Barcombe Cross

Anchor Lane is a minor lane through East Sussex countryside. Here it passes Delves Farm.

Former railway level crossing near Barcombe Cross A former railway route between Uckfield and Lewes in East Sussex. Here, the former railway crosses Anchor Lane, a minor road. The railway closed in 1969 but more than half a century later, rails were still in place where the line crossed the road.

Former railway level crossing near Barcombe Cross

A former railway route between Uckfield and Lewes in East Sussex. Here, the former railway crosses Anchor Lane, a minor road. The railway closed in 1969 but more than half a century later, rails were still in place where the line crossed the road.

Former railway level crossing near Barcombe Cross A view of Anchor Lane, near Barcombe Cross in East Sussex, at a former railway level crossing. The line from Lewes to Uckfield crossed Anchor Lane here. Although the line closed in 1969, rails are still in place more than half a century later at the site of the level crossing.

Former railway level crossing near Barcombe Cross

A view of Anchor Lane, near Barcombe Cross in East Sussex, at a former railway level crossing. The line from Lewes to Uckfield crossed Anchor Lane here. Although the line closed in 1969, rails are still in place more than half a century later at the site of the level crossing.

River Ouse near Barcombe Cross A view of the River Ouse in East Sussex, as it flows past the Anchor Inn. The blue boats belong to a boat hire business which operates here.

River Ouse near Barcombe Cross

A view of the River Ouse in East Sussex, as it flows past the Anchor Inn. The blue boats belong to a boat hire business which operates here.

River Ouse near Barcombe Cross A view of the River Ouse as it flows through East Sussex countryside.

River Ouse near Barcombe Cross

A view of the River Ouse as it flows through East Sussex countryside.

Algae on the River Ouse, near Barcombe Cross Algae on the surface of the River Ouse in East Sussex. The algae had built up over a very hot and dry spell during the summer of 2022.

Algae on the River Ouse, near Barcombe Cross

Algae on the surface of the River Ouse in East Sussex. The algae had built up over a very hot and dry spell during the summer of 2022.

Pub car park, near Barcombe Cross The car park of the Anchor Inn, alongside the River Ouse in East Sussex.

Pub car park, near Barcombe Cross

The car park of the Anchor Inn, alongside the River Ouse in East Sussex.

Anchor Inn, near Barcombe Cross The Anchor Inn, alongside the River Ouse in East Sussex. This photograph was taken on a sunny Bank Holiday Monday in August 2022, when the pub was busy.

Anchor Inn, near Barcombe Cross

The Anchor Inn, alongside the River Ouse in East Sussex. This photograph was taken on a sunny Bank Holiday Monday in August 2022, when the pub was busy.

Former railway route near Barcombe Cross A former railway route, now used as a permissive bridleway, in East Sussex countryside near Barcombe Cross. The railway, which closed in 1969, ran from Uckfield to Lewes. Here there is a bridge where the former railway crosses a stream.

Former railway route near Barcombe Cross

A former railway route, now used as a permissive bridleway, in East Sussex countryside near Barcombe Cross. The railway, which closed in 1969, ran from Uckfield to Lewes. Here there is a bridge where the former railway crosses a stream.

Former railway route near Barcombe Cross A former railway route, now in use as a permissive bridleway, near Barcombe Cross in East Sussex. The railway, which linked Uckfield with Lewes, closed in 1969.

Here, a footpath branches off to the right.

Former railway route near Barcombe Cross

A former railway route, now in use as a permissive bridleway, near Barcombe Cross in East Sussex. The railway, which linked Uckfield with Lewes, closed in 1969. Here, a footpath branches off to the right.

Former railway route near Barcombe Cross A permissive bridleway uses a section of former railway near Barcombe Cross in East Sussex. The railway, which closed in 1969, linked the towns of Uckfield and Lewes.

Former railway route near Barcombe Cross

A permissive bridleway uses a section of former railway near Barcombe Cross in East Sussex. The railway, which closed in 1969, linked the towns of Uckfield and Lewes.

Former railway route near Barcombe Cross A former railway route, now used as a permissive bridleway, in East Sussex. The railway linked the towns of Uckfield and Lewes. It closed in 1969.

Here, the route crosses a stream.

Former railway route near Barcombe Cross

A former railway route, now used as a permissive bridleway, in East Sussex. The railway linked the towns of Uckfield and Lewes. It closed in 1969. Here, the route crosses a stream.

Former railway route near Barcombe Cross A former railway route, now used as a permissive bridleway, near Barcombe Cross in East Sussex. The railway, which linked the towns of Uckfield and Lewes, closed in 1969.

Former railway route near Barcombe Cross

A former railway route, now used as a permissive bridleway, near Barcombe Cross in East Sussex. The railway, which linked the towns of Uckfield and Lewes, closed in 1969.

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Barcombe Cross is located at Grid Ref: TQ4215 (Lat: 50.923832, Lng: 0.025442)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Lewes

Police Authority: Sussex

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Located within 500m of 50.923832,0.025442

Mini Roundabout

Direction: clockwise

Source: Bing

Lat/Long: 50.9247918/0.0201822

Barcombe Cross

Place: village

Lat/Long: 50.9244718/0.020461

Crossing

Lat/Long: 50.9226239/0.0191478

Defibrillator

Defibrillator Location: On external wall of corner shop. Accessible from car park.

Emergency: defibrillator

Indoor: no

Lat/Long: 50.9242369/0.0199599

Post Box

Brand: Royal Mail

Brand Wikidata: Q638098

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 10:00

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Type: pillar

Ref: BN8 488

Royal Cypher: GR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273

Lat/Long: 50.9242552/0.0199186

Barrier: height_restrictor

Maxheight: 2.1

Lat/Long: 50.9242778/0.019945

Toilets

Lat/Long: 50.9254212/0.0191797

Barrier: stile

Material: wood

Stile: squeezer

Lat/Long: 50.923764/0.029459

Half Yard Farm

Addr City: Barcombe

Addr Postcode: BN8 5BH

Addr Street: Barcombe Mills Road

Place: farm

Lat/Long: 50.9217066/0.0299764

Camoys Court Farm

Addr City: Barcombe

Addr Postcode: BN8 5BH

Addr Street: Barcombe Mills Road

Place: farm

Lat/Long: 50.9210302/0.0276965

Barrier: stile

Lat/Long: 50.9196225/0.0267384

Barrier: stile

Lat/Long: 50.9223601/0.0237475

Barrier: stile

Material: wood

Stile: squeezer

Lat/Long: 50.9237713/0.0295707

Barrier: stile

Lat/Long: 50.9237109/0.0282234

Barrier: stile

Material: wood

Stile: squeezer

Lat/Long: 50.9237595/0.0281697

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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