civil parish, was 1,822 acres (736 ha) in size. Today's population is relatively small. The village centre lies adjacent to the river crossing; a more modern part is further south. The two miles of Ouse brooks from Oaktree Wood, () opposite Isfield church, north to Sharpsbridge, () are important brook meadows botanically. The University of Sussex had a project to restore some of the brook meadows east of Vuggles and Bunce's Farms. Like many places in Sussex, increased pressure for farm productivity has come at the expense of much of its natural beauty. North of Isfield was a densely wooded area, but much of the ancient woodland has been cut down, including large parts of Park Wood, Owlsbury Wood, Grove Wood, Stroodland Woods, and Foxearth Wood (a bit further west). Equally this area of the River Ouse and its tributaries have seen many losses. Just thirty years ago countless silvery Elvers (young Eels) rose up the Ouse weirs at Isfield, but they have long since gone due to pollution (nitrates, phosphates and trace chemicals) from farming and sewage with low flows from extraction and summer droughts. Isfield lock and weir The old Isfield Lock and weir () has recently been restored by Sussex Ouse Restoration Trust. It is much loved, "The waters thunder down the weir to a sheltered pool, whilst above, the embayed river is still enough for water lilies". On the banks of the Isfield Weir to Rocky Wood there is archaic vegetation, such as dame's violet and hemlock. Transport The A26 road, between Uckfield and Lewes, passes through the parish to the east of village. A remnant of the Wealden Line, the Lavender Line Steam Railway, is based here in the old Isfield Station. There is a campaign to reopen the line between Lewes and Uckfield. Religion The parish church is dedicated to St Margaret of Antioch. Within the church are tombs of the Shurley/Shirley family. Leisure, culture and sport The Laughing Fish is a small public house with a garden. References External links https://archive.today/20130126163510/http://www.isfield.com/ Villages in East Sussex Civil parishes in East Sussex Wealden District