East Dean East Sussex Map

About East Dean

The rolling South Downs embrace East Dean, a picturesque hamlet that retains a strong sense of its rural heritage. It lies 5.0 km west of Eastbourne (from Eastbourne: bearing 260°T, OS grid TV 558 977), and is situated south-south-west of Friston village. The landscape surrounding East Dean is part of the South Downs National Park, offering walkers and nature enthusiasts a wealth of scenic routes through chalk downland and ancient woodland. Historically, the economy of East Dean was primarily agricultural, with farming practices shaping the very contours of the land visible today. A notable landmark within East Dean is its charming parish church, St. Andrew's, which boasts a history stretching back centuries. The proximity to the coast, though not directly on it, also influences the character of East Dean, offering a peaceful retreat from the busier seaside resorts.

About This East Dean Map Page

Explore East Dean, East Sussex, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.758651, 0.207672. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.