Ward in Rother, East Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.944, 0.636 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 85 19 |
| Dialling code: | 01797 (Rye) |
The ward covers the small, rural communities of Brede and Udimore in the District of Rother, East Sussex, England. It sits in the shallow valley carved by the River Brede, not far from the medieval town of Rye and the open plains of Romney Marsh, with the south coast and seaside attractions such as Camber Sands and Hastings close enough for day visitors.
Life here is quietly rural: arable and dairy farming, small local businesses and a handful of pubs and village halls underpin the local economy, while walkers and birdwatchers are drawn to the river meadows, woodlands and nature interest in the area. The settlements have deep historic roots, with manor houses and parish churches hinting at a long past and occasional tales of coastal smuggling in the wider marshland; socially it feels like a tight-knit community balancing conservation, countryside living and easy access to nearby market towns.
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