Stoughton, West Sussex
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 Stoughton
Stoughton shown within West Sussex |
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| Area | 28.97 km2 (11.19 sq mi) [1] |
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| Population | 659. 2011 Census[2] |
| – density | 22/km2 (57/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | SU802114 |
| – London | 53 miles (85 km) NE |
| Civil parish | Stoughton |
| District | Chichester |
| Shire county | West Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Rowlands Castle |
| Postcode district | PO9 6E |
| Dialling code | 023 |
| Police | Sussex |
| Fire | West Sussex |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
| UK Parliament | Chichester |
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Stoughton is a village and civil parish in the District of Chichester in West Sussex, England located nine kilometres (5.5 miles) north west of Chichester east of the B2146 road, on a lane leading to East Marden. The parish has a land area of 2987 hectares (7156 acres). In the 2001 census 631 people lived in 255 households, of whom 286 were economically active.[1] The parish is crossed from west to east by the Monarch's Way long distance footpath, which passes through the villages of Stoughton and Walderton. There is one pub, The Hare and Hounds.
Famous 19th-century cricketer George Brown was born in the village.
The parish church
The church, standing on a hillside overlooking the village, is of late Saxon or early Norman origin.[3]
Landmarks
Kingley Vale lies on the border of the parish which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a national nature reserve. It is noted for its Yew woodlands.[4] The site is also known for its archaeological interest including the Bronze Age barrow cemetery known as the Devil's Humps, Bronze Age and Roman earthworks, cross dykes, a camp and a field system.
War Memorial
There is a poignant memorial to Pilot Officer Bolesław Własnowolski V.M., K.W., by the side of the path to Kingley Vale, next to the field where his Hurricane crashed in November 1940.[5]
References
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External links
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