Wivelsfield

Civil Parish in Sussex Lewes

England

Wivelsfield

The Cock Inn Dating from the around the end of the 18th century the inn was originally built on the edge of the village green which was used for fairs and as a meeting point, also known early on as the Fighting Cock highlighting one of the activities that went on there. Towards the end of the 20th century it became The Pear Tree but has now reverted back to its original name. The road is North Common Road that links Wivelsfield Green to the commons around North Chailey. — The Cock Inn Credit: Simon Carey

Wivelsfield is a civil parish located in the county of Sussex, in the southern part of England. It is situated approximately 8 miles north of Brighton and Hove, and 3 miles west of Haywards Heath. The parish covers an area of about 3.5 square miles and is home to a population of around 2,000 residents.

The village of Wivelsfield is known for its charming and picturesque rural setting. It is surrounded by rolling hills, green fields, and beautiful countryside, providing a peaceful and idyllic atmosphere. The parish is characterized by a mix of residential areas, farmland, and woodland.

Wivelsfield has a rich history, dating back to at least the Norman period. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is recorded as "Wivelsfelle." Throughout the centuries, it has been an agricultural community, with farming being a significant part of the local economy.

Today, Wivelsfield offers a range of amenities and services for its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, a church, a post office, and a few local businesses. The village also benefits from its proximity to nearby towns, providing access to further amenities, employment opportunities, and transportation links.

The parish is well-connected in terms of transport, with the A272 road passing through it, providing easy access to surrounding areas. Additionally, Wivelsfield has its own railway station, offering regular train services to Brighton, London, and other cities in the region.

Overall, Wivelsfield is a peaceful and scenic rural parish, providing a desirable place to live for its residents, while still being within reach of larger towns and cities.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.971788/-0.082807 or Grid Reference TQ3420. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Cock Inn Dating from the around the end of the 18th century the inn was originally built on the edge of the village green which was used for fairs and as a meeting point, also known early on as the Fighting Cock highlighting one of the activities that went on there. Towards the end of the 20th century it became The Pear Tree but has now reverted back to its original name. The road is North Common Road that links Wivelsfield Green to the commons around North Chailey.

The Cock Inn

Dating from the around the end of the 18th century the inn was originally built on the edge of the village green which was used for fairs and as a meeting point, also known early on as the Fighting Cock highlighting one of the activities that went on there. Towards the end of the 20th century it became The Pear Tree but has now reverted back to its original name. The road is North Common Road that links Wivelsfield Green to the commons around North Chailey.

Wivelsfield Post Office and Village Stores The stores have been operational since at least the 1870s with the post office added during the following decade. Located on North Common Road near the junction with South Road an area that was once the village green.

Wivelsfield Post Office and Village Stores

The stores have been operational since at least the 1870s with the post office added during the following decade. Located on North Common Road near the junction with South Road an area that was once the village green.

Green Park Farm The field in the foreground is the last remnant of the village green which once occupied an area that originally stretched from the Royal Oak to this spot next to a junction of roads from Plumpton and Streat. Gradual encroachment meant by the beginning of the 19th century the green had been reduced to a small area lining Green Road and the junction mentioned above and by the 1843 tithe map had disappeared. The farm evolved during the 17th century from the enclosure of another common to the south called The Bishopryck and was originally known as Whitebreads. It changed its name to the current one after the Second World War.

Green Park Farm

The field in the foreground is the last remnant of the village green which once occupied an area that originally stretched from the Royal Oak to this spot next to a junction of roads from Plumpton and Streat. Gradual encroachment meant by the beginning of the 19th century the green had been reduced to a small area lining Green Road and the junction mentioned above and by the 1843 tithe map had disappeared. The farm evolved during the 17th century from the enclosure of another common to the south called The Bishopryck and was originally known as Whitebreads. It changed its name to the current one after the Second World War.

Green Lane Former lane now a bridleway linking Green Road to Hundred Acre Lane.

Green Lane

Former lane now a bridleway linking Green Road to Hundred Acre Lane.

Old Furze Field/Furze Field The name of the fields according to Wivelsfield&#039;s 1843 tithe map that have been joined together to form a larger unit. Old Furze Field is in the foreground whilst Furze Field is to the right part of which has been lost to a garden. The houses all face out onto Green Road. Taken from a permissive footpath that links Green Lane to Eastern Road.

Old Furze Field/Furze Field

The name of the fields according to Wivelsfield's 1843 tithe map that have been joined together to form a larger unit. Old Furze Field is in the foreground whilst Furze Field is to the right part of which has been lost to a garden. The houses all face out onto Green Road. Taken from a permissive footpath that links Green Lane to Eastern Road.

Hawthorns in Blossom Either side of the permissive footpath from Green Lane as it heads towards Eastern Road.

Hawthorns in Blossom

Either side of the permissive footpath from Green Lane as it heads towards Eastern Road.

Chapel Field The name of the field according to Wivelsfield&#039;s 1843 tithe map that lies next to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1446432">TQ3319 : Bethel Chapel</a> from where it gets its name. The house in the distance is Bankside.

Chapel Field

The name of the field according to Wivelsfield's 1843 tithe map that lies next to TQ3319 : Bethel Chapel from where it gets its name. The house in the distance is Bankside.

New Field The name of the field according to Wivelsfield&#039;s 1843 tithe map that lies next to Great Otehall Wood from whence it was once cleared. It is bounded on the other side by the eastern branch of the River Adur which is near its source on Ditchling Common.

New Field

The name of the field according to Wivelsfield's 1843 tithe map that lies next to Great Otehall Wood from whence it was once cleared. It is bounded on the other side by the eastern branch of the River Adur which is near its source on Ditchling Common.

Lower Field/Upper Field The name of the fields according to Wivelsfield&#039;s 1843 tithe map as viewed from the footpath that follows the northern bank of the River Adur.

Lower Field/Upper Field

The name of the fields according to Wivelsfield's 1843 tithe map as viewed from the footpath that follows the northern bank of the River Adur.

Seven Acres/Four Acres The name of the fields according to Wivelsfield&#039;s 1843 tithe map that have been joined together to make a larger unit. Seven Acres was in the foreground, Four Acres near to Little Otehall Farm in the distance.

Seven Acres/Four Acres

The name of the fields according to Wivelsfield's 1843 tithe map that have been joined together to make a larger unit. Seven Acres was in the foreground, Four Acres near to Little Otehall Farm in the distance.

Ote Hall Farm Cottages Former farm labourers cottages on the drive to Great Ote Hall. They are marked on the 1875 OS map so probably originate sometime during the Victorian era.

Ote Hall Farm Cottages

Former farm labourers cottages on the drive to Great Ote Hall. They are marked on the 1875 OS map so probably originate sometime during the Victorian era.

Little Oat Hall The name of the field according to Wivelsfield&#039;s 1843 tithe map that lies to the immediate west of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2365272">TQ3319 : Little Ote Hall</a> from which it gets its name. This is a remnant of the former field which once stretched westwards alongside Janes Lane but has lost that portion to development.

Little Oat Hall

The name of the field according to Wivelsfield's 1843 tithe map that lies to the immediate west of TQ3319 : Little Ote Hall from which it gets its name. This is a remnant of the former field which once stretched westwards alongside Janes Lane but has lost that portion to development.

Little Ote Hall Viewed from Janes Lane. The former farm dates from the medieval period though the current house was rebuilt in either the 18th or 19th century.

Little Ote Hall

Viewed from Janes Lane. The former farm dates from the medieval period though the current house was rebuilt in either the 18th or 19th century.

St Kevins Built between the wars next to Janes Lane on the boundary of Ditchling Common. There is a St Kevin an Irish monk whose feast day of 3 June became an excuse for much merrymaking and carousing until the Catholic church banned it in the 1890s.

St Kevins

Built between the wars next to Janes Lane on the boundary of Ditchling Common. There is a St Kevin an Irish monk whose feast day of 3 June became an excuse for much merrymaking and carousing until the Catholic church banned it in the 1890s.

Ditchling Common A wooded section of the common to the immediate south of Janes Lane.

Ditchling Common

A wooded section of the common to the immediate south of Janes Lane.

Ditchling Common A small wooded section that lies between the Ditchling-Wivelsfield parish boundary to the west, Janes Lane to the south and the B2112 to the east. The path on the right links Janes Lane to the Royal Oak public house.

Ditchling Common

A small wooded section that lies between the Ditchling-Wivelsfield parish boundary to the west, Janes Lane to the south and the B2112 to the east. The path on the right links Janes Lane to the Royal Oak public house.

Bankside Farm Another view of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1456491">TQ3319 : Bankside Farm</a> but without the thick summer foliage. The house is a classic example of setting up a farm on the edge of a common to enable use of both private enclosed fields beyond and open common pasture in the foreground. The farm itself dates from the medieval period but the current farmhouse was rebuilt in the 18th century.

Bankside Farm

Another view of TQ3319 : Bankside Farm but without the thick summer foliage. The house is a classic example of setting up a farm on the edge of a common to enable use of both private enclosed fields beyond and open common pasture in the foreground. The farm itself dates from the medieval period but the current farmhouse was rebuilt in the 18th century.

Jacob's Post Marking the site of a former gibbet that contained the executed body of Jacob Harris who murdered the husband and wife who ran nearby <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1446441">TQ3319 : The Royal Oak</a>. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1456506">TQ3319 : Jacob's Post</a> for the full story.

Jacob's Post

Marking the site of a former gibbet that contained the executed body of Jacob Harris who murdered the husband and wife who ran nearby TQ3319 : The Royal Oak. See TQ3319 : Jacob's Post for the full story.

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Wivelsfield is located at Grid Ref: TQ3420 (Lat: 50.971788, Lng: -0.082807)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Lewes

Police Authority: Sussex

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Power: tower

Lat/Long: 50.9756874/-0.0803196

Power: tower

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Barrier: stile

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Toilets

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Parking

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