Westfield, East Sussex
| Westfield | |
|---|---|
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| Area | 19.1 km2 (7.4 sq mi) [1] |
| Population | 2,583 (Parish-2011)[2] |
| • Density | 355/sq mi (137/km2) |
| OS grid reference | TQ811154 |
| • London | 51 miles (82 km) NW |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HASTINGS |
| Postcode district | TN35 |
| Dialling code | 01424 |
| Police | Sussex |
| Fire | East Sussex |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| UK Parliament | |
Known as Westewelle in the Domesday survey, Westfield in the Rother District of East Sussex is one of the largest villages in the area with a population of around 2,750. The village lies five miles (8 km) north of Hastings. Carr-Taylor Vineyards is situated nearby. There is still a village shop, newsagents, butchers and hairdressers, although the post office closed in November 2000. There are two pubs: The Old Courthouse originally The New Inn and The Plough. Westfield Board School opened in 1877 and is a popular choice with parents within the surrounding areas
A prominent sight when entering the village from the south is the church, dedicated to St. John the Baptist. Its many features include extensive buttressing, a 12th-century porch and a 14th-century font with an elaborate 17th-century cover. Above the door to the tower there is carved a Royal Coat of Arms with the list of vicars since 1250 set below. Looking towards the nave there is a Norman arch with squint windows to the side, cut through the 32 inches of stone. Another feature at the road entrance is the lychgate, with its four carved angels; this was added in 1887. The history of Westfield has been extensively researched by a resident of Westfield descended from a family who appear in the records from 1552.[3] Westfield Football Club play in the Sussex County League Division Two.[4]
Landmarks
The parish contains a Site of Special Scientific Interest—Maplehurst Wood. This is a 78 acres (32 ha) ancient woodland containing a range of flora and avian fauna. It is the only East Sussex site for Herb Paris (Paris quadrifolia).[5]
Sport and leisure
Westfield has a Non-League football club Westfield (Sussex) F.C. who play at The Parish Field.
References
- ^ "East Sussex in Figures". East Sussex County Council. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
- ^ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ^ Westfield History website
- ^ Westfield Football Club website
- ^ "SSSI Citation — Maplehurst Wood" (PDF). Natural England. Retrieved 2008-06-01.
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External links
- Sussex OPC page for Westfield
- Westfield Horticultural Society
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