Wealden, Administrative district in East Sussex, England
Wealden is an administrative district in East Sussex covering mixed landscapes with towns including Hailsham, Crowborough, Polegate, and Uckfield alongside numerous rural villages and woodland areas. The area combines settlement centers with expanses of farmland and natural spaces.
The district was created on April 1, 1974, through the Local Government Act 1972, merging the former Hailsham Rural District and Uckfield Rural District territories. This administrative formation reflected broader reorganization of local governance across the country.
Ashdown Forest within the district inspired the Hundred Acre Wood setting in A.A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh stories. The forest remains central to the area's character and draws visitors interested in exploring this literary connection.
The A22 trunk road connects London to Eastbourne through the district, while the A26 and A267 provide additional routes to Maidstone, Lewes, and Tunbridge Wells. Those exploring the area will find good road links to the various towns and surrounding settlements.
The area includes sections of the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, the Long Man of Wilmington chalk figure, and Sheffield Park Garden designed by Capability Brown. These diverse sites showcase the region's range of historical landmarks and natural features.
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