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South Chailey is a linear settlement situated on the A275, roughly five miles north of Lewes and south of its neighbour, Chailey Green. While often grouped under the broader parish of Chailey, this specific locality developed significantly during the 20th century, largely centered around the historic brickworks that once defined the local economy. Today, the village is well-known for the Chailey Heritage Foundation, a pioneering specialist school and charity founded in 1903. Practicality is a draw here; the village boasts a well-used surgery, a modern secondary school (Chailey School), and a traditional pub, The Horns Lodge. The landscape is arguably the area’s most defining feature, bordered by the extensive lowland heath of Chailey Common and the expansive Grade II listed Markstakes Common, which provides ancient woodland trails for walking. For those needing to commute, Cookstbridge station is just a short drive south, offering a direct rail link to London Victoria and Eastbourne.