Horam

Coordinates: 50°56′N 0°14′E / 50.93°N 0.24°E / 50.93; 0.24

Horam
Main thoroughfare through the village
Horam Horam shown within East Sussex
Area	10.4 km2 (4.0 sq mi) [1]
Population	2,583  (2007) [1]
- Density	248 /km2 (640 /sq mi)
OS grid reference	TQ577174
- 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
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.

History

Vines Cross is named after John Vyne, who was a local vintner in 1595. Like many other settlements on the Weald, Horam was involved in the Wealden iron industry.

Governance

Horam Parish Council consists of twelve members.^[3]

Geography

Horam village lies on the A267 Tunbridge Wells - Eastbourne 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).

Transport

Horam is served by various routes of the Eastbourne Bus Company.^[4] The erstwhile railway line is now the Cuckoo Trail footpath through the village.

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.

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.

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