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About Cross-in-Hand

Cross in Hand is a small East Sussex village set amongst the wooded hills of the High Weald, accessed via the A267 between Heathfield and Hailsham. The community sits on elevated ground with connections to local villages like Waldron and Five Ashes, plus links to the A22 London-Eastbourne corridor. The village takes its unusual name from a medieval wayside cross that once marked an ancient pilgrimage route through this part of the countryside.

Where is Cross-in-Hand on the map?

Cross-in-Hand is in England, at 50.974, 0.224 - about 8 km north-east of East Hoathly.

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The closest airport to Cross-in-Hand is London Gatwick Airport, 47 km (about 47 min by car).

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