Bishopstone, East Sussex

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Bishopstone
Bishopstone, East Sussex (East Sussex)
Bishopstone, East Sussex

Bishopstone shown within East Sussex
OS grid reference TQ473009
District Lewes
Shire county East Sussex
Region South East
Constituent country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town SEAFORD
Postcode district BN25
Police Sussex
Fire East Sussex
Ambulance South East Coast
European Parliament South East England
UK Parliament Lewes
List of places: UKEnglandEast Sussex

Coordinates: 50°47′20″N 0°05′18″E / 50.78896, 0.0884

Bishopstone is a hamlet with a population of about 200 people, located along a dead-end road west of Seaford, East Sussex. Bishopstone was an episcopal manor: hence its name meaning "dwelling place of the bishop". The church, dedicated to Saint Andrew, is thought to date from the 8th century, and may well be oldest in the county. It was rebuilt in 1200. Bishopstone village hall is part of the village life and has local events, it is also the venue for the local table tennis club and is located behind the church. There are no shops or pubs in the village.

The poet James Hurdis was born in the village and there is a memorial to him in the church.

Bishopstone is served by Bishopstone railway station.

[edit] See also

Tide Mills, East Sussex

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