Barnetts Hill

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Barnetts Hill

Flackley Ash Hotel Near Peasmarsh — Flackley Ash Hotel Credit: Chris Shaw

Barnetts Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Sussex, in the southeast region of England. It forms part of the South Downs, a range of chalk hills that stretches across several counties. With an elevation of approximately 217 meters (712 feet), Barnetts Hill stands as one of the highest points in the immediate area.

The hill is characterized by its undulating landscape, covered in lush greenery, and offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Its position within the South Downs National Park makes it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

Barnetts Hill is renowned for its rich biodiversity, providing a habitat for various flora and fauna species. The hillside is adorned with vibrant wildflowers during spring and summer months, while oak and beech trees dominate the woodland areas. This diversity attracts a range of bird species, including the melodious song thrush, and occasional sightings of buzzards soaring overhead.

Visitors to Barnetts Hill can enjoy a range of activities, such as hiking, nature walks, and wildlife spotting. Several well-marked trails traverse the hill, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. Additionally, the hill provides an ideal vantage point for photographers, capturing the breathtaking vistas and picturesque landscapes.

Barnetts Hill is not only a natural gem but also holds historical significance. It is believed to have been a site of human activity dating back to the Iron Age, with evidence of ancient settlements and burial mounds found in the surrounding area. This historical context adds another layer of intrigue to the hill, making it a fascinating destination for both nature and history enthusiasts alike.

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Flackley Ash Hotel Near Peasmarsh

Flackley Ash Hotel

Near Peasmarsh

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Peasmarsh

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Peasmarsh

Horse and Cart Inn, School Lane, Peasmarsh Situated at the eastern end of the village.

Horse and Cart Inn, School Lane, Peasmarsh

Situated at the eastern end of the village.

Main Street, Peasmarsh This is the main A286 from Rye. The village itself is some distance from its church which suggests that the population may have moved to another site during the Black Death. The most famous current resident is Paul McCartney who has a country estate to the south of the village. Past famous residents include the Liddell family whose daughter Alice was subject to a couple of books by Lewis Carroll. The big building to the right is Griffin Hall, a church.

Main Street, Peasmarsh

This is the main A286 from Rye. The village itself is some distance from its church which suggests that the population may have moved to another site during the Black Death. The most famous current resident is Paul McCartney who has a country estate to the south of the village. Past famous residents include the Liddell family whose daughter Alice was subject to a couple of books by Lewis Carroll. The big building to the right is Griffin Hall, a church.

Peasmarsh C of E Primary School Based in School Lane just off the main road.

Peasmarsh C of E Primary School

Based in School Lane just off the main road.

Cock Wood, Peasmarsh South of the village on the footpath that links School Lane with Tanhouse Lane. There are two Cock Woods in the vicinity the other is to the north of the village.

Cock Wood, Peasmarsh

South of the village on the footpath that links School Lane with Tanhouse Lane. There are two Cock Woods in the vicinity the other is to the north of the village.

Oasthouses, Tanhouse Lane, Peasmarsh The old tanhouse is the white building hidden behind the hedges.

Oasthouses, Tanhouse Lane, Peasmarsh

The old tanhouse is the white building hidden behind the hedges.

The Cock Inn, Main Street, Peasmarsh One of two inns in the village. This one is on the western side.

The Cock Inn, Main Street, Peasmarsh

One of two inns in the village. This one is on the western side.

Jempson's Superstore, Peasmarsh Independent supermarket which began life in the village as a small bakery in 1935. Today they have a few branches in Rye and Battle and have recently converted their old store into a modern supermarket whilst retaining some of the services of an old general stores.

Jempson's Superstore, Peasmarsh

Independent supermarket which began life in the village as a small bakery in 1935. Today they have a few branches in Rye and Battle and have recently converted their old store into a modern supermarket whilst retaining some of the services of an old general stores.

Footpath to Forstal Farm Taken from the junction of the footpath that leads down to the Rother Levels.

Footpath to Forstal Farm

Taken from the junction of the footpath that leads down to the Rother Levels.

Malthouse Wood Following the footpath from Peasmarsh to Old House Farm.

Malthouse Wood

Following the footpath from Peasmarsh to Old House Farm.

Woodside Stream Tributary of the Rother that rises in Peasmarsh Park. Taken from the footbridge that spans the stream.

Woodside Stream

Tributary of the Rother that rises in Peasmarsh Park. Taken from the footbridge that spans the stream.

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.

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&#039;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.

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.

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Barnetts Hill is located at Grid Ref: TQ8723 (Lat: 50.978432, Lng: 0.67090354)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Rother

Police Authority: Sussex

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Flackley Ash

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