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'''Horam''' is a village and [[civil parishes in England|civil parish]]<ref>[http://www.horam.com/ Horam Parish Council]</ref> in the [[Wealden]] District of [[East Sussex]], situated three miles (4.8 km) south of [[Heathfield, East Sussex|Heathfield]]. Included in the parish are the settlements of Vines Cross and Burlow. |
'''Horam''' is a village and [[civil parishes in England|civil parish]]<ref>[http://www.horam.com/ Horam Parish Council]</ref> in the [[Wealden]] District of [[East Sussex]], situated three miles (4.8 km) south of [[Heathfield, East Sussex|Heathfield]].<ref name=EX123> OS Explorer map Eastbourne and Beachy Head Scale: 1:25 000. Publisher:Ordnance Survey – Southampton B2 edition. Publishing Date:2009. ISBN 978 0319240823</ref> Included in the parish are the settlements of Vines Cross and Burlow. |
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| Horam | |
|---|---|
 Main thoroughfare through the village | |
| Area | 10.4 km2 (4.0 sq mi) [1] |
| Population | 2,583 (2007)[1] |
| • Density | 643/sq mi (248/km2) |
| OS grid reference | TQ577174 |
| • London | 42 miles (68 km) NNW |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HEATHFIELD |
| Postcode district | TN21 |
| Dialling code | 01435 |
| Police | Sussex |
| Fire | East Sussex |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | http://www.horam.com/ |
Horam is a village and civil parish[2] in the Wealden District of East Sussex, situated three miles (4.8 km) south of Heathfield.[3] Included in the parish are the settlements of Vines Cross and Burlow.
History
Vines Cross is named after John Vyne, who was a local vintner in 1595. Like many other settlements on the Weald, Horam was involved in the Wealden iron industry.
The name of Horam was formerly spelled 'Horeham', and this spelling still appears occasionally in public records. The railway station (closed in 1965 under the Beeching Axe) was originally named 'Horeham Road'.[4] The dialling code for Horam is still listed as 'Horam Road'.
Governance
Horam Parish Council consists of twelve members.[5]
Geography
Horam village lies on the A267 Tunbridge Wells–Eastbourne road south of Heathfield. The area is on the slopes of the Weald: there are many headwater streams of the River Cuckmere, carving out valleys, the main one being the Waldron Ghyll (or Gill).
Transport
Horam is served by various routes of the Eastbourne Bus Company.[6] The erstwhile railway line is now the Cuckoo Trail footpath through the village.
Religion
The village is served by the local church, Christ Church[7] found in Horebeech Lane: the last vicar was Revd Mark Redhouse but the church is awaiting a new clergyman. The small church in Vines Cross was dedicated to St James but is no longer in existence.
Education
Primary education is provided at Maynards Green Primary School.[8] St Mary's School, Horam[9] is a secondary day and residential special school, located at Maynards Green.
References
- ^ a b "East Sussex in Figures". East Sussex County Council. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
- ^ Horam Parish Council
- ^ OS Explorer map Eastbourne and Beachy Head Scale: 1:25 000. Publisher:Ordnance Survey – Southampton B2 edition. Publishing Date:2009. ISBN 978 0319240823
- ^ Horam Road Station
- ^ List of Councillors
- ^ Bus routes
- ^ Christ Church Horam
- ^ Maynards Green Primary School
- ^ St Mary's School
External links
Media related to Horam at Wikimedia Commons
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