Alciston
| Alciston | |
|---|---|
Alciston from Bostal Hill | |
Alciston Location within East Sussex | |
| Area | 7.0 km2 (2.7 sq mi) |
| Population | 146 (2007-Parish) |
| • Density | 44/sq mi (17/km2) |
| OS grid reference | TQ506055 |
| • London | 48 miles (77 km) NNW |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | POLEGATE |
| Postcode district | BN26 |
| Dialling code | 01323 |
| Police | Sussex |
| Fire | East Sussex |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| UK Parliament | |
Alciston is a village and civil parish in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. It is inland, just off the A27 road, about ten miles (16 km) north-west of Eastbourne and seven miles (11 km) east of Lewes. The ecclesiastical parish is linked with that of Selmeston and Berwick.
Saxon in origin, its name was then Aelfsige.