Frant
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| Frant Civil Parish | |
  Frant Civil Parish shown within East Sussex |
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| Area[1] | 12.3 sq mi (31.93 km²) |
|---|---|
| Population | 1367 (2007)[1] |
| - Density | 110.9/sq mi (42.8/km²) |
| OS grid reference | |
| - London | 33 miles (53 km) NNW |
| District | Wealden |
| Shire county | East Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | TUNBRIDGE WELLS |
| Postcode district | TN3 9 |
| Dialling code | 01892 |
| Police | Sussex |
| Fire | East Sussex |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| European Parliament | South East England |
| UK Parliament | Wealden |
| Website: http://www.frant.info/ | |
| List of places: UK • England • East Sussex | |
Frant is a village and civil parish in the Wealden District of East Sussex, England. It is located five miles (8 km) south of Tunbridge Wells, on the A267 road to Mayfield. The settlements of Bells Yew Green and Eridge are both located within the parish. Frant has a railway station, at Bells Yew Green, served by Hastings Line trains.
The village is an ancient one, having existed before the Norman Conquest: it is mentioned in the Domesday Book. When the Wealden iron industry was at its height, much of the village was owned by ironmasters. Smuggling occurred here in the 17th and 18th centuries; and one of the turnpike roads (now the A267) came through here at that time.[2]
Frant church is dedicated to St Alban[3]; and there is a church school [4]. The village is home to two Sites of Special Scientific Interest, Eridge Green and Eridge Park.
There are two public houses in the parish: The Abergavenny Arms in Frant; and The George Inn at Bells Yew Green.
[edit] References
- ^ a b East Sussex in Figures. East Sussex County Council. Retrieved on 2008-04-26.
- ^ Frant history
- ^ St Albans church
- ^ Frant CE Primary School
- Frant at the Open Directory Project
