Burwash

Civil Parish in Sussex Rother

England

Burwash

Bateman's A Jacobean house, former home of Rudyard Kipling. — Bateman's Credit: Andrew Longton

Burwash is a civil parish located in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. It is situated approximately 15 miles east of Tunbridge Wells and 14 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells. The parish covers an area of approximately 6.5 square miles and is surrounded by picturesque countryside, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The village of Burwash itself is a charming and historic settlement with a population of around 2,500 residents. It is divided into two distinct areas: Burwash Village and Burwash Common. Burwash Village is characterized by its traditional architecture, including several timber-framed buildings dating back to the 16th century. The village is also home to St Bartholomew's Church, a beautiful medieval church that attracts visitors interested in its rich history.

Burwash Common, on the other hand, is a more modern development with a mix of residential and commercial properties. It is home to a range of amenities, including shops, pubs, and a primary school, making it a convenient place for families to live.

The parish boasts stunning natural landscapes, with rolling hills, meadows, and woodlands providing ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse riding. The area is also known for its wildlife, with various species of birds, mammals, and insects inhabiting the local nature reserves and conservation areas.

In summary, Burwash is a picturesque civil parish in Sussex, offering a blend of historic charm, modern amenities, and natural beauty.

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Burwash Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.992405/0.369736 or Grid Reference TQ6624. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bateman's

A Jacobean house, former home of Rudyard Kipling.

Andrew Longton

Burwash Village

Burwash is a small village with one road and a Norman Church surrounded by lovely countryside.The sign depicts the old iron industry of the area

Janet Richardson

Burwash Church and Memorial East Sussex

Burwash Church and Memorial, Burwash Village East Sussex.

Janet Richardson

Willingford from Blackbrooks Wood

A typical Wealden landscape near Burwash. The streams in the valley below were dammed for iron manufacture in Medieval and Roman times.

David Saunders

Gardens at Bateman's

The formal garden behind the National Trust property at Bateman's.

Stephen Craven

Batemans

Rudyard Kipling lived at Batemans near Burwash in Sussex from 1902 to his death in 1936 and was responsible for most of the Garden which surrounds the Jacobean House.

Stephen Nunney

Dudwell Valley

Looking north-east from hilltop woodland across rough pastureland, down to farm in the valley. Note the white cowl on the roof in mid-distance left - trademark of an oast house.

Colin Smith

Dudwell Valley, South-west of Burwash

Around the stile are brambles, broom and gorse in the hedgerows. Beyond the stile, the grassy field leads down to the small River Dudwell. On the skyline is the High Weald village of Burwash.

Colin Smith

High Wood, High Weald

The hilltops of the Weald are often covered in woodland like this one. High Wood is well named and has a mix of trees like birch, beech and oak. The wide track is lined here with bracken.

Colin Smith

High Wood

Heather and bracken line this wide track running over the East Sussex High Weald. The woodland is a good mix of trees with beech, birch, oak, pine, etc.

Colin Smith

Dudwell Valley, South-west of Bateman's

Black and tan cattle inquisitively follow two walkers along the pastureland in the Dudwell Valley. The ground is still very dry after ca 18 months of below average rainfall. The High Wealden landscape is one of fields and woods, with hilltop villages.

Colin Smith

Willingford Farm

"Please Shut the Gate" is a countryside mantra but this one was open. It leads to the farm track which begins at the brick-built, narrow Willingford Bridge.

Colin Smith

Wheel Inn, Burwash Weald

This inn is sited on the A265 in a High Weald village which straggles along the road. It has a traditional tile-hung frontage on its first floor.

Colin Smith

The Oast House, Burwash Weald

Oast houses are common not only in Kent, but also across the county border in East Sussex. Like this one, they are often now converted into exclusive houses retaining the distinctive round tower with its white cowl.

Colin Smith

Burwash Weald on the A265

The A265 has many straight stretches as it runs over the ridges of the High Weald. This village suffers from one of the higher speed limits imposed on drivers. Many Wealden villages, like this one, are sited on the ridges or on hill tops - above formerly ill-drained and wooded river valleys.

Colin Smith

Oast House Weather Vane

Oast houses have distinctive white cowls on top of their towers. These swivel in the wind to catch the breeze for drying the hops below. This converted oast house in Burwash Weald has a distinctive weather vane attached which reflects the local sheep-rearing industry.

Colin Smith