Laughton, East Sussex
Coordinates: 50°54′N 0°08′E / 50.90°N 0.13°E
| Laughton | |
 Laughton
Laughton shown within East Sussex |
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| Area | 19.0 km2 (7.3 sq mi) [1] |
|---|---|
| Population | 585 (Parish-2007)[1] |
| - Density | 80 /sq mi (31 /km2) |
| OS grid reference | TQ501131 |
| - London | 43 miles (69 km) NNW |
| Civil parish | Laughton |
| District | Wealden |
| Shire county | East Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LEWES |
| Postcode district | BN8 |
| Dialling code | 01323 |
| Police | Sussex |
| Fire | East Sussex |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
| UK Parliament | Lewes |
| Website | http://www.laughtonvillage.org/ |
| List of places: UK • England • East Sussex | |
Laughton is a village and civil parish in the Wealden District of East Sussex, England. The village is located five miles (8 km) east of Lewes, at a junction on the minor road to Hailsham (B2124). It appears in the Domesday Book, and there are Roman remains nearby.
Education is provided at the Laughton Community Primary School;Which was attended by Alexander Grantham.[2] and the parish church is dedicated to All Saints[3]. The Roebuck Inn, on the Lewes Road, provides accommodation and food[4]
[edit] Landmarks
The Site of Special Scientific Interest Park Corner Heath lies within the parish. It is a 8.7 acres (3.5 ha) site of biological interest consisting of grassy heath, scrub and woodland. It provides a habitat for many species of moth and butterfly.[5]
Henry Pelham and Thomas Pelham-Holles, 18th Century Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom, were buried together at All Saints Church in Laughton.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "East Sussex in Figures". East Sussex County Council. http://www.eastsussexinfigures.org.uk/webview/. Retrieved 26 April 2008.
- ^ Laughton Primary School website
- ^ Laughton church
- ^ Roebuck Inn
- ^ "Natural England - SSSI". English Nature. http://www.english-nature.org.uk/special/sssi/sssi_details.cfm?sssi_id=1003074. Retrieved 12 October 2008.
[edit] External links
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