Castles · South East England
Isfield
Isfield is a small village and civil parish in the Wealden District of East Sussex in England, located north-east of Lewes.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Isfield is a small village and civil parish in the Wealden District of East Sussex in England, located north-east of Lewes.
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Isfield is a small village and civil parish in the Wealden District of East Sussex in England, located north-east of Lewes.
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Background
History
The village of Isfield originally grew adjacent to the ford where the London to Lewes Way Roman road crossed the river River Ouse. The village had an active history through the Saxon, Norman eras, when a Norman castle motte was built on the river bank near the church to guard the crossing. Local legend, as recalled by William Wratten (born 1888), had it that King Harold spent the night before the Battle of Hastings in the village, at his demesne located where Isfield Place now stands. Isfield became the home of John Shurley (died 1527), who was Cofferer of the Household to King Henry VIII. Isfield Place is a 17th-century manor house, incorporating part of the original 16th-century mansion…
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- Coordinates
- 50.9300, 0.0600
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Wealden
- Parish
- Isfield
- Postcode
- TN22 5JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Grinstead and Uckfield
- Official site
- www.eastsussexinfigures.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Isfield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Isfield?
- Isfield is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN22 5JJ), in the parish of Isfield.
- Does Isfield charge admission?
- Isfield typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Isfield?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TN22 5JJ. It sits within the East Grinstead and Uckfield parliamentary constituency.