East Hoathly with Halland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids East Hoathly with Halland |
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 East Hoathly with Halland
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| Area | 15.1 km2 (5.8 sq mi) |
| Population | 1,600 (Parish-2011) |
| • Density | 229/sq mi (88/km2) |
| OS grid reference | TQ520161 |
| • London | 42 miles (68 km) NNW |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LEWES |
| Postcode district | BN8 |
| Dialling code | 01825 |
| Police | Sussex |
| Fire | East Sussex |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
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| Website | Parish Council |
East Hoathly with Halland is a civil parish in East Sussex, England. It is part of the Wealden District. This parish includes two villages: East Hoathly and Halland.
These villages are about 3.2 kilometers apart. They are located along the A22 road. East Hoathly with Halland is about 9.6 kilometers northwest of Hailsham. The original road through East Hoathly has been bypassed to make travel smoother. On April 1, 2000, the parish changed its name from "East Hoathly" to "East Hoathly with Halland."
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Discovering East Hoathly
The name of East Hoathly village might come from the De Hodleigh family. They were important landowners here in the 12th century.
In the 18th century, Thomas Turner lived in the village. He was famous for his diary, which tells us a lot about village life back then. More recently, Tony Banks was born here. He is a founding member and keyboard player of the famous progressive rock band Genesis.
East Hoathly was once home to a special radio station. This station was part of the Decca Navigator System. This system helped guide ships, especially during important events like D-Day. It used radio signals to help ships know exactly where they were. However, with the invention of GPS, the Decca Navigator system was no longer needed.
Exploring Halland
Halland is a smaller village compared to East Hoathly. Its history is closely linked to the Pelham family. They built a house here in 1595.
The local iron industry also played a part in Halland's past. It's thought that Halland might have been a stop for oxen teams. These teams would transport heavy cannons to Lewes.
In 2006, a fireworks factory in nearby Shortgate caught fire. This factory was sometimes mistakenly reported as being in Halland. However, it is actually located in the parish of Ringmer.
Local Amenities and Fun Activities
The parish church in East Hoathly does not have a specific dedication. It works together with the church in Chiddingly. East Hoathly also has a Church of England primary school for younger students.
You can find two public houses in the parish. There's The Kings Head in East Hoathly. And The Blacksmiths Arms is located in Halland. The village also has a recreational area. Here, people can play sports like tennis, cricket, and football.
East Hoathly has its own bonfire society. Every year, around November 5th, they hold a huge bonfire event. Members of the society dress up in many different costumes. You might see them dressed as cowboys, Indians, Vikings, or even military personnel.
Famous People from the Area
- Tony Banks, the keyboard player from the band Genesis, was born in East Hoathly.
- Charlie Watts, the drummer for the famous Rolling Stones, bought a large house in Halland in 1967.
- The writer Edward Topsell (who lived from about 1572 to 1625) was once the Rector of East Hoathly.
- Thomas Turner (1729–1793) was a shopkeeper in East Hoathly. His diary is a very important record of village life in Sussex during the 18th century.
- John Dann was born in East Hoathly around 1660. He became a pirate and sailed with Henry Every. He took part in some of the biggest pirate raids in history in the Indian Ocean.
Getting Around
Stagecoach in Eastbourne provides bus services. These buses connect Uckfield and Eastbourne. They pass through Hailsham and Polegate.
Also, Uckfield railway station is nearby. From there, you can catch hourly train services. These trains go to London Bridge Station and stop at East Croydon Station.
Twinning with Juziers
Since 1995, East Hoathly with Halland has been twinned with Juziers, a town in France. This means the two communities have a special friendship and connection.
