Wealden
Wealden can refer to two related uses: the Weald, a historically forested and undulating area in south-eastern England, and the Wealden District, a local government district in East Sussex.
Geographically, the Weald stretches across parts of Sussex and Kent as a belt of ridges and vales
Historically, the Weald was important for timber, ironworking and other extractive industries, with settlements developing around
In geology, the term Wealden also refers to the Wealden Group, a sequence of Early Cretaceous sedimentary
Administratively, Wealden District Council governs the district, operating within East Sussex and delivering local services in
The district contains towns such as Hailsham, Heathfield, Uckfield and Crowborough, along with numerous villages, woods
Related topics include the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Wealden Group.