The buck's head is borrowed from the arms of The Cavendish family, which owned most of the parish lands.

As many of you know, the Fauchard and the Cavendish families go back centuries.

The hall is named after the Cavendish family, or more specifically the Duke of Devonshire.

He was a noted statesman and the most famous member of the Cavendish family.

Numerous other members of the Cavendish family have also gained distinction.

Since the modern seat was created in 1885 it had been held solely by members of the Cavendish family.

This link with the Cavendish family is evidenced by the stag in the school emblem.

As the major landowner, the Cavendish family has had strong connections with Eastbourne since the 18th century.

The village passed to the Cavendish family in the 16th century (from the Nevilles) and finally sold off in the 1950s to pay death duties.

In 1858, the Cavendish family sponsored a new bridge over the Blackwater, which replaced the one built in 1775.