[1] The site of a Roman villa is a short distance to the southeast of the village.

The only surviving canal bridge carries the road south from East Grimstead, near the church.

The line remains open as part of the Wessex Main Line from Salisbury to Southampton; the nearest station is Dean, at West Dean, about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of East Grimstead.

[5] It is subordinate to St Mary's parish church at West Dean.

[10] It is in the area of Wiltshire Council unitary authority, which performs all significant local government functions.