Horam
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| Horam Civil Parish | |
  Horam Civil Parish shown within East Sussex |
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| Area[1] | 4 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
|---|---|
| Population | 2583 (2007)[1] |
| - Density | 643/sq mi (248/km²) |
| OS grid reference | |
| - 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 | |
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.
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[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
- ^ a b East Sussex in Figures. East Sussex County Council. Retrieved on 2008-04-26.
- ^ Horam Parish Council
- ^ List of Councillors
- ^ Bus routes
- ^ Christ Church Horam
- ^ Maynards Green Primary School
- ^ St Marys School
