Berwick

Civil Parish in Sussex Wealden

England

Berwick

Storm Clouds Storm clouds over the flooded River Cuckmere. A view south from Long Bridge towards Alfriston. — Storm Clouds Credit: Peter Jeffery

Berwick is a civil parish located in the county of Sussex, England. It is situated approximately 12 miles east of Brighton and Hove, and covers an area of about 1.5 square miles. The parish is part of the larger district of Lewes.

Berwick is a small rural community with a population of around 400 residents. It is known for its picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and charming village atmosphere. The parish is surrounded by beautiful farmland and is dotted with traditional English cottages and historic buildings.

One of the notable landmarks in Berwick is Berwick Church, which dates back to the 12th century and features stunning medieval architecture. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its impressive stained glass windows and intricate stone carvings.

In addition to its natural beauty, Berwick is also home to a number of amenities and facilities for its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, a pub, and a post office. The parish has a strong sense of community, with various events and activities taking place throughout the year.

Berwick's location provides easy access to the nearby towns of Lewes and Brighton, where residents can find a wider range of services, entertainment, and employment opportunities. The parish is well-connected by road, with the A27 running nearby, offering convenient transport links to other parts of Sussex and beyond.

Overall, Berwick is a tranquil and idyllic village in Sussex, offering a peaceful countryside lifestyle while still being within close proximity to larger towns and cities.

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Berwick Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.822603/0.15518 or Grid Reference TQ5104. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Storm Clouds

Storm clouds over the flooded River Cuckmere. A view south from Long Bridge towards Alfriston.

Peter Jeffery

Comp Lane

Comp Lane at the turning for the footpath across the fields to Berwick village. Comp Lane formerly was the main road between Lewes and Alfriston, later eclipsed by the turnpike (now the A27). In the distance can be seen Comp Barn.

Hugh Craddock

A once proud Chestnut Tree

With Windover Hill in the background.

Peter Jeffery

View to Lullington Heath

From Berwick Churchyard.

Peter Jeffery

Berwick Church [1]

The gateway to the church with an overthrow. The Anglican parish church of St Michael and All Angels in Berwick, East Sussex is renowned for its extensive paintings by Duncan Grant, Vanessa Bell and Quentin Bell, members of the Bloomsbury Group. The church was built in the 12th and 13th centuries, with the spire rebuilt in 1774. The church was restored in 1856. Constructed of flint with stone dressings and a tiled roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

Michael Dibb

Berwick Church [2]

The Anglican parish church of St Michael and All Angels in Berwick, East Sussex is renowned for its extensive paintings by Duncan Grant, Vanessa Bell and Quentin Bell, members of the Bloomsbury Group. The church was built in the 12th and 13th centuries, with the spire rebuilt in 1774. The church was restored in 1856. Constructed of flint with stone dressings and a tiled roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

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Berwick Church [3]

Christ in Glory by Duncan Grant. The Anglican parish church of St Michael and All Angels in Berwick, East Sussex is renowned for its extensive paintings by Duncan Grant, Vanessa Bell and Quentin Bell, members of the Bloomsbury Group. The church was built in the 12th and 13th centuries, with the spire rebuilt in 1774. The church was restored in 1856. Constructed of flint with stone dressings and a tiled roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

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Berwick Church [4]

The Nativity by Vanessa Bell. The Anglican parish church of St Michael and All Angels in Berwick, East Sussex is renowned for its extensive paintings by Duncan Grant, Vanessa Bell and Quentin Bell, members of the Bloomsbury Group. The church was built in the 12th and 13th centuries, with the spire rebuilt in 1774. The church was restored in 1856. Constructed of flint with stone dressings and a tiled roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

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Berwick Church [5]

Originally the three central panels of the pulpit, by Duncan Grant, 1962, portrayed the Saints Gabriel, Raphael and Michael by Vanessa Bell. They were vandalized in 1962 and the panels repainted after her death by Duncan Grant to designs by Angelica Bell. The surviving narrow left-hand panel is by Vanessa Bell, and the far right panel is thought to be by Angelica Bell. The Anglican parish church of St Michael and All Angels in Berwick, East Sussex is renowned for its extensive paintings by Duncan Grant, Vanessa Bell and Quentin Bell, members of the Bloomsbury Group. The church was built in the 12th and 13th centuries, with the spire rebuilt in 1774. The church was restored in 1856. Constructed of flint with stone dressings and a tiled roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

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Berwick Church [6]

The east window. The Anglican parish church of St Michael and All Angels in Berwick, East Sussex is renowned for its extensive paintings by Duncan Grant, Vanessa Bell and Quentin Bell, members of the Bloomsbury Group. The church was built in the 12th and 13th centuries, with the spire rebuilt in 1774. The church was restored in 1856. Constructed of flint with stone dressings and a tiled roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

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Berwick Church [7]

Part of the churchyard. The Anglican parish church of St Michael and All Angels in Berwick, East Sussex is renowned for its extensive paintings by Duncan Grant, Vanessa Bell and Quentin Bell, members of the Bloomsbury Group. The church was built in the 12th and 13th centuries, with the spire rebuilt in 1774. The church was restored in 1856. Constructed of flint with stone dressings and a tiled roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

Berwick Church [8]

Berwick Church [9]

Berwick Church [10]

War memorial

Berwick village war memorial stands in the churchyard of the parish church of St Michael and All Angels. A stone Celtic Cross.

Michael Dibb

Alfriston buildings [1]

The original range of Dean's Place Hotel, Seaford Road, is 'L' shaped and was built in the 17th century or, possible, earlier. The timber framed range was refronted with red and grey bricks under a hipped tile roof. There are modern ranges attached to two sides of the original building. There is another image of the hotel at TQ5102 : Alfriston buildings [2]. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

Alfriston is a village in East Sussex, some 6½ miles northwest of Eastbourne and 3½ miles northeast of Seaford. The village lies on the west bank of the Cuckmere River. There is evidence of occupation in the Neolithic period, with several long barrows on the surrounding downs. The village is home to The Star Inn, built in 1345 to accommodate monks and pilgrims en route from Battle Abbey to Chichester Cathedral. Also in the village is the Old Clergy House, the first building acquired by the National Trust in 1898.

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Alfriston buildings [2]

Michael Dibb

Alfriston houses [1]

In Seaford Road, adjacent to Dean's Place Hotel, stands this cottage. The building is dated 1821 and was probably originally stables. Constructed of flint with red brick dressings and quoins under a hipped tile roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

Michael Dibb

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Berwick is located at Grid Ref: TQ5104 (Lat: 50.822603, Lng: 0.15518)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Wealden

Police Authority: Sussex