Hellingly

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Hellingly
Hellingly shown within East Sussex
Area[1]	7.6 sq mi (19.6 km²)
Population	1552 (2007)[1]
- Density	205/sq mi (79/km²)
OS grid reference	TQ581122
- London	45 miles (72 km) NNW
District	Wealden
Shire county	East Sussex
Region	South East
Constituent country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	HAILSHAM
Postcode district	BN27
Dialling code	01323
Police	Sussex
Fire	East Sussex
Ambulance	South East Coast
European Parliament	South East England
UK Parliament	Wealden
Website: http://www.hellingly-pc.org.uk/
List of places: UK • England • East Sussex

Coordinates: 50°53′N 0°15′E / 50.89, 0.25

Hellingly (pronounced 'Helling-lye') is a village and civil parish in the Wealden District of East Sussex, England. The village is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of Hailsham.

Contents 1 History 2 Governance 3 Geography 4 Religion 5 Transport 6 Notable people 7 References

[edit] History

The village, like many others on the Weald, was involved in the Wealden iron industry. The watermill connected with the industry is no longer in operation. Horselunges Manor is a moated Tudor manor house, restored by Walter Godfrey in the 1930s.

[edit] Governance

There are 14 parish councillors on Hellingly Parish Council.^[2]

[edit] Geography

Hellingly is situated at the confluence of the River Cuckmere and one of its tributaries, on the lower southern slopes of the Weald.

[edit] Religion

The 14th century parish church is dedicated to St Peter and St Paul.^[3] The chancel dates from about 1200, and the shafts with annulets round the windows and the band of palmettes under them are substantially original. There is stained glass in the east lancet windows by William Morris & Co.

[edit] Transport

The village used to have a railway station on the erstwhile Polegate to Eridge line, closed in 1968. The village is now served by buses run by Eastbourne Buses.^[4]

[edit] Notable people

Peter Grant (1935–1995), actor and music executive, is buried here.

[edit] References