Parish in Wealden, East Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.872, 0.153 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 51 10 |
| Dialling code: | 01825 (Uckfield) |
Chalvington with Ripe is a small, rural civil parish in the Wealden district of East Sussex in south‑east England, set among rolling chalk downland and mixed farmland. The parish combines two small villages and a scatter of hamlets and lanes, and its landscape of hedged fields and lanes makes it popular with walkers exploring the nearby South Downs and river valleys.
Historically agricultural, the area retains medieval churches, timber‑framed cottages and other vernacular buildings, reflecting a long settlement history. The local economy is dominated by farming and small businesses, with many residents commuting to larger towns such as Lewes or Brighton; community life centres on the village halls and the occasional village pub, with seasonal events that underline a tight‑knit rural character.
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