The village lies in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and due to its vantage point commands views in all directions.

The most obvious 'industry' in the area is agriculture yet well hidden is the Gypsum mine with conveyor to the Mountfield plaster board processing plant.

The parish council is responsible for local amenities such as the provision of litter bins, bus shelters and allotments.

East Sussex county council is the third tier of government, providing education, libraries and highway maintenance.

These meadows are of biological importance due to the limestone outcrops providing calcareous soil conditions supporting a range of lime-loving flora.