The modern parish of Pevensey with a population of approximately 4,000 is situated in the district of Wealden in East Sussex, England, midway between the coastal towns of Eastbourne and Bexhill. It comprises the ancient village of Pevensey, the larger seaside resort of Pevensey Bay and some twelve kilometres of farmland on Pevensey Levels.
Pevensey Village is a small historic settlement with many ancient buildings dominated by the East Gate of Pevensey Castle. The Norman castle is run by English Heritage and open to the public. Other buildings in this historic village open to the public are The Courthouse, the smallest town hall in England, The Mint House and the Early English church of St Nicolas.
Pevensey Bay is a holiday resort and retirement village. The shingle beach has firm flat sands at low tide and sea at high tide provides a windsurfers’ paradise. There are many clubs and organisations in Pevensey Bay which makes it a mecca for retirement.
There is a recreation ground in Coast Road with safe children’s play equipment including a five-a side football post. Local shops in Pevensey Bay supply all essential needs. There is a post office, fruit and vegetables shop, general store, off-licence, bakers, chemist with pharmacy. There is a range of restaurants, cafes and inns serving a variety of meals and take aways.
In Pevensey Bay there is a Medical centre, county library and bank, a car park with information centre and toilets on the beachfront. There is a shopper’s car park at North Road.
Pevensey Levels is SSSI land with many unique specimens to the area. The ancient drainage dykes which cross the area remain full all year round and support a wealth of water plants. The beach and shoreline host a range of seabirds from Gulls to Cormorants, Curlews, Guillemots and Turnstones. The hedges are a host to many native shrubs and plants.
TEXT SOURCE : PEVENSEY PARISH COUNCIL WEBSITE
