Gun Hill is a hamlet in the
civil parish
In England, a civil parish is a type of administrative parish used for local government. It is a territorial designation which is the lowest tier of local government. Civil parishes can trace their origin to the ancient system of parishes, w ...
of
Chiddingly
Chiddingly ( ) is an English village and civil parish in the Wealden District of the administrative county of East Sussex, within historic Sussex, some five miles (8 km) northwest of Hailsham.
The parish is rural in character: it in ...
in the
Wealden district of
East Sussex
East Sussex is a Ceremonial counties of England, ceremonial county in South East England. It is bordered by Kent to the north-east, West Sussex to the west, Surrey to the north-west, and the English Channel to the south. The largest settlement ...
, England. It is one of the seven hills of the parish in which it stands.
Gun Hill derives its name from the cast iron cannons that were meticulously forged there to equip King Henry VIII’s newly established Royal Navy. These cannons played a critical role in the defence of England’s waters and were prominently featured on several of the king’s ships, including his famous flagship, the Mary Rose. This vessel, a symbol of England’s naval power during the Tudor period, exemplified the advancements in shipbuilding and weaponry that were achieved at the time. The cannons forged at this location stand as a testament to the craftsmanship and innovation of the era.
Gun Hill is considered one of the most prestigious and desirable locations in the Sussex countryside. Its location makes it particularly appealing, providing easy access to nearby market towns and cultural attractions while maintaining a sense of seclusion and privacy.
This idyllic region showcases the essence of English rural living, with its harmonious blend of natural beauty, historical richness, traditional character, and peaceful ambiance. Encircled by rolling hills, thriving woodlands, and expansive fields, it offers a true taste of countryside charm.
The nearest town is
Uckfield
Uckfield () is a town in the Wealden District, Wealden District of East Sussex in South East England. The town is on the River Uck, one of the tributaries of the River Ouse, Sussex, River Ouse, on the southern edge of the Weald.
Etymology
"Uck ...
, which lies approximately north-west from the village. The hamlet is where Wealden and Wealdway cheeses are produced.
[Harbutt, Juliet. 2009. ]
World Cheese Book
'. Dorling Kindersley, p. 203–4.
References
External links
Photos of Gun Hill– Geograph.org.uk
Hamlets in East Sussex
Chiddingly
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