Beckley

Civil Parish in Sussex Rother

England

Beckley

Beckley is a small civil parish located in the district of Rother, East Sussex, England. It is situated approximately six miles north of the town of Hastings and five miles east of the historic town of Battle.

The parish covers an area of around 1,140 acres and is primarily a rural area with a population of around 1,200 people. The village itself is quaint and picturesque, with a mix of traditional and modern houses. The landscape surrounding Beckley is characterized by rolling hills, farmland, and woodlands, contributing to its idyllic setting.

Beckley is well-connected to nearby towns and cities via major roads, including the A28 and A21, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors. The village also benefits from good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to neighboring towns.

A notable feature of Beckley is its historic church, St. Mary's, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a prominent landmark in the village and attracts visitors interested in its architectural and historical significance.

The village has limited amenities, including a primary school, village hall, and a small convenience store. However, residents can access a wider range of facilities, such as shops, supermarkets, and healthcare services, in the nearby towns of Hastings, Battle, and Rye.

Overall, Beckley offers a peaceful and picturesque environment, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a rural lifestyle within close proximity to larger towns and cities.

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Beckley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.984489/0.642175 or Grid Reference TQ8523. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rose & Crown, Northiam Road, Beckley, East Sussex TN31

Looking east on the B2088 Northiam to Rye Road, at the western edge of Beckley village.

Philip Talmage

B2165 at Clayhill, East Sussex TN31

Looking southwest; New Road forks to the right.

Philip Talmage

Junction of B2088 and B2165 at Clayhill, East Sussex TN31

Philip Talmage

Great Knelle Farm

Seen from the Farm World tractor ride. For more information see the Great Knelle Farm website Link

Andy Potter

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.

Simon Carey

Footpath through Milldown Wood

Linking Horseshoe Lane with King's Barn Lane. Birches are the predominant tree here.

Simon Carey

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.

Simon Carey

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.

Simon Carey

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.

Simon Carey

Fields North of Beckley

Taken from the footpath linking King's Barn Lane with Bixley Wood, the low cloud still obscuring the horizon.

Simon Carey

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.

Simon Carey

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.

Simon Carey

Electricity Pylons, Flatroper's Wood.

The gap created between the trees has allowed the ferns to colonise.

Simon Carey

Flatroper's Wood

Oak and birch in the southern part of the wood. Taken from the footpath that links Bixley Lane with Woodlands Farm.

Simon Carey

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.

Simon Carey

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.

Simon Carey