Horam

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Horam Civil Parish
Horam Civil Parish shown within East Sussex
Area[1]	4 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population	2583 (2007)[1]
- Density	643/sq mi (248/km²)
OS grid reference	TQ577174
- London	42 miles (68 km) NNW
District	Wealden
Shire county	East Sussex
Region	South East
Constituent country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	HEATHFIELD
Postcode district	TN21 0
Dialling code	01435
Police	Sussex
Fire	East Sussex
Ambulance	South East Coast
European Parliament	South East England
UK Parliament	Wealden
Website: http://www.horam.com/
List of places: UK • England • East Sussex

Coordinates: 50°56′N 0°14′E / 50.93, 0.24

Horam is a village and civil parish^[2] in the Wealden District of East Sussex, situated three miles (4.8 km) south of Heathfield. Included in the parish are the settlements of Vines Cross and Burlow.

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

[edit] History

The name Horam appears to originate in the bible, meaning 'their hill'. Vines Cross is named after John Vyne, weho was a local vintner in 1595. Like many other settlements on the Weald, Horam was involved in the Wealden iron industry.

[edit] Governance

Horam Parish Council consists of twelve members^[3]

[edit] Geography

Horam village lies on the A267 Tunbridge Wells - Lewes road south of Heathfield. The area is on the slopes of the Weald: there are many headwater streams of the River Cuckmere, carving out valleys, the main one being the Waldron Ghyll (or Gill).

[edit] Transport

Horam is served by various bus routes of the Eastbourne Bus Company.^[4] The erstwhile railway line is now the Cuckoo Trail footpath through the village.

[edit] Religion

The village is served by the local church, Christ Church^[5] found in Horebeech Lane: the vicar is Revd Mark Redhouse. The small church in Vines Cross was dedicated to St James but is no longer in existence.

[edit] Education

Primary education is provided at Maynards Green Primary School^[6] St Mary's School, Horam^[7] is a secondary day and residential special school, located at Maynards Green.

[edit] References