Hurst Haven Explained

Hurst Haven is a 10.2km (06.3miles) long river in Hailsham, Wealden District, East Sussex, England.[1] [2] Located partly in the Pevensey Levels, Hurst Haven joins Glynleigh Sewer to form the Pevensey Haven.[3]

Course

Hurst Haven rises in a forest south of Cinderford Lane and flows a southerly course. Turning southwesterly around the neighbourhood of Carters Corner, Hurst Haven flows a southeasterly course into the Pevensey Levels just west of the village of Magham Down. After receiving the waters of Iron Stream, Hurst Haven turns south before curving west and receiving the waters of Down Sewer and Horse Eye Sewer before joining Glynleigh Sewer to form the Pevensey Haven.[4]

Water quality

Water quality of the river in 2019, according to the Environment Agency, a non-departmental public body sponsored by the United Kingdom's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:[1]

External links

50.8389°N 0.3095°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hurst Haven at Hailsham Water Body. Environment Agency. 12 October 2022.
  2. Eastbourne & Hastings: Crowborough, Battle & Heathfield. 14 June 2017. 1:50,000. OS Landranger. Ordnance Survey. 9780319231449.
  3. The Hydrological Functioning of the Pevensey Levels Wetland. Tucker. David Gasca. 2005. University of London. 130. 12 October 2022.
  4. Web site: Hurst Haven at Hailsham Water Body. Environment Agency. 12 October 2022.