Portal:East Sussex
The county has an area of 1,792 km2 (692 sq mi) and a population of 822,947. The latter is largely concentrated along the coast, where the largest settlements are located: Brighton and Hove (277,105), Eastbourne (99,180), and Hastings (91,490). The centre and north of the county are largely rural, and the largest settlement is Crowborough (21,990). For local government purposes, East Sussex comprises a non-metropolitan county, with five districts, and the unitary authority of Brighton and Hove. East Sussex and West Sussex historically formed a single county, Sussex.
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Brighton (/ˈbraɪtən/ BRY-tən) is a seaside resort and one of the two main areas of the city of Brighton and Hove in the county of East Sussex, England. It is located 47 miles (76 km) south of London. Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods. The ancient settlement of "Brighthelmstone" was documented in the Domesday Book (1086). The town's importance grew in the Middle Ages as the Old Town developed, but it languished in the early modern period, affected by foreign attacks, storms, a suffering economy and a declining population. Brighton began to attract more visitors following improved road transport to London and becoming a boarding point for boats travelling to France. The town also developed in popularity as a health resort for sea bathing as a purported cure for illnesses.
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Brighton's location has made it a popular destination for tourists, renowned for its diverse communities, shopping areas, large and vibrant cultural, music and arts scene, and
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- Geology of south-eastern England. The Ashdown Sands and Wadhurst Clay is in lime green (9a); the Low Weald, darker green (9). Chalk Downs, pale green (6) (from
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Peace Statue on the seafront marks the border between Brighton and Hove (from Brighton and Hove)The
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This painting bygas masks. (from Seaford, East Sussex)
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TheSeven Sisters chalk cliffs to the east of Seaford (from Seaford, East Sussex)
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Looking towards the cliffs and lighthouse from the west nearBirling Gap. (from Beachy Head)
- Northward view along Warmdene Road, Patcham (from
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- St Leonard's Church, in the town centre, has 11th-century origins. (from
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Belle Tout Lighthouse (from Beachy Head)
- Southwestward view along Ladies Mile, Patcham (from
- Population pyramid of Brighton and Hove in 2021 (from
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Eastbourne visible at the top of the photo. (from Beachy Head)Aerial view of Beachy Head, with
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Samaritans at Beachy Head. (from Beachy Head)Phone box and sign advertising the
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- List of hills of East Sussex
- List of local nature reserves in East Sussex
- List of monastic houses in East Sussex
- List of museums in East Sussex
- List of Parliamentary constituencies in East Sussex
- List of places in East Sussex
- List of settlements in East Sussex by population
- List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in East Sussex
- List of windmills in East Sussex
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