Newhaven
Newhaven is a town in the Lewes District of East Sussex in England. It is located at the mouth of the River Ouse, on the English Channel coast, and is a ferry port for services to France. It covers a total area of around 2.75 square miles. The main part of the town is found on the west side of the river, and there is also a residential area at Denton and Mount Pleasant on the slopes of the Downs to the east. Industrial areas lay on the east side of the river, as do all three of the railway stations which serve Newhaven; Newhaven Town, Newhaven Harbour and the now obsolete Newhaven Marine. There are more than 360 business enterprises in the town. Recent housing development has actually occurred at the West Quay, Harbour Heights and August Fields. According to the 2011 Census, the town has a permanent population of approximately 12232 individuals. Within this population, 59 per cent are of working age, 22 per cent are age 15 and under, and 19 percent are of retirement age. The major landmark in the town is the Newhaven Fort. The new waste incinerator is a major landmark, the chimney being noticeable from the sea alongside from Firle Beacon and parts of Seaford. The parish incorporates part of the Brighton to Newhaven Cliffs Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The cliffs are specifically of geological interest, having a large number of Santonian and Campanian fossils. The SSSI listing integrates plants and fauna biological interest too. The open land surrounding Newhaven to the west, north and east becomes part of the South Downs National Park, however the town itself is omitted from the limits. For all of your home improvements, be sure to identify respected professionals in Newhaven to make certain of quality.
