Lindfield, West Sussex
| Lindfield | |
|---|---|
Lindfield High Street leading to All Saints Church | |
Location within West Sussex | |
| Area | 2.24 km2 (0.86 sq mi) |
| Population | 5,394 2001 Census 5,836 (2011 Census) |
| • Density | 2,407/km2 (6,230/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TQ345255 |
| • London | 34 miles (55 km) N |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HAYWARDS HEATH |
| Postcode district | RH16 |
| Dialling code | 01444 |
| Police | Sussex |
| Fire | West Sussex |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | http://www.lindfieldparishcouncil.org.uk |
Lindfield is a village and civil parish in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, England. The parish lies 1 mile (2 km) to the north-east of Haywards Heath, and stands on the upper reaches of the River Ouse. The name 'Lindfield' means 'open land with lime trees.'
The parish Church, All Saints, stands at the top of the High Street and its history goes back to 1098. One of the oldest houses in the village is Church House, formerly known as The Tiger, and still referred to as "The Tiger" by Lindfield residents. The two schools in Lindfield are Lindfield Primary Academy and Black Thorns. It is classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.