Parish in Lewes, East Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.919, -0.041 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 37 15 |
East Chiltington is a small, tranquil rural parish in the district of Lewes, East Sussex, England, sitting on the northern edge of the South Downs. It is characterised by rolling chalk downland, hedged farmland, flint cottages and lanes rather than a compact village centre, with remnants of species‑rich grassland and historic field patterns that hint at a long agricultural past.
The community is modest and close‑knit, centred on a medieval parish church and a handful of farms and homes; life here mixes traditional agriculture, conservation interests and commuting links to nearby Lewes and Brighton, while neighbouring Plumpton provides additional services and a college focused on land‑based studies. Local debate around development and landscape protection has shaped recent years, helping to preserve the parish’s quiet character and the views across the Ouse valley.
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