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Cross in Hand sits at a prominent ridge-top junction where the A267 and A272 meet, about a mile west of Heathfield. Historically, its name is rooted in the Crusades; it is said that Edwin de St. Croix established a resting point here for pilgrims, and the village still serves as a natural gateway between the High Weald and the Sussex coast. The geography is dominated by its elevation, offering clear views over the surrounding undulating countryside, though this height also means it catches the weather more than the lower-lying villages. At its heart is the 19th-century New Inn and the landmark Isenhurst estate, while the local landscape is defined by pockets of ancient woodland and the nearby Millennium Green. It is a quiet, functional locality, where the presence of the traditional windmill at nearby Punnetts Town and the active local rugby club provide a sense of continuity in a place that has long been a crossroads for those travelling through the Weald.