Mayfield

The large village of Mayfield in the county of East Sussex is of Saxon origin, as evidenced in the sign marking the village that illustrates a young woman and children, in a flower covered meadow at a time when the village would have been known by its original name, Maghefeld meaning Maid's Field. Mayfield belonged to The Kings of Wessex until 836 when it was given to Canterbury Cathedral; the Archbishop had a palace built here. Fire destroyed much of the village in 1389 and it wasn’t until the 16^th century that Mayfield truly prospered, like many settlements in the area, at the height of the iron industry. The Wealden iron industry is also responsible for much of the splendid architecture in the village, with many fine houses dating from this period, like the oak beamed Tudor Inn with the date 1575 carved into the barge boards.

Mayfield has a good range of shops, pubs, restaurants, tea rooms and amenities along its picturesque high street with its raised red brick pavements. The surrounding area is rich with stunning scenery, historic sites, visitor attractions and an exceptional range of outdoor activities to enjoy, including; archery, clay pigeon shooting, falconry, cycle and walking trails, fly fishing, horse riding and bridle paths.