Every landscape has a story and the High Weald is no exception.

Its key features - its rolling hills, scattered farmsteads, small woodlands, irregular-shaped fields, open heaths and ancient routeways - were created by the end of the 14th century - the High Weald is essentially a medieval landscape.

Our Story explains how people created this landscape. It is a story of drovers, farmers, woodsmen, iron-masters and pigs! It is made up of five chapters and starts with 'The Landform Story'.

Click on the menu options to read the story or watch our videos, which also provide stunning aerial views of the High Weald.

The landscape continues to be shaped and changed - visit our Look After section to find out what you can do to help care for the area's special features.