Historic Towns and Villages in West Sussex

A small village near Horsham, famous as the birthplace of poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, who was born in 1792 at Field Place, a large house on the edge of the village. Though many of the Shelley clan are remembered in the local church, there is no memorial to Percy.

Warnham, West Sussex, England

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A small, attractive village at the foot of the South Downs, near Steyning. Above the village stands Chanctonbury Ring, site of an Iron Age hill fort. The long-distance South Downs Way runs through Washington, and the village is a popular centre for walks in the area.
Washington, West Sussex, England

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West Chiltington is a small village near Pulborough, at the foot of the South Downs. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and its history can be explored at the West Chiltington Museum.
West Chiltington, West Sussex, England

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Heritage Highlight: Medieval wall paintings in St Mary's church

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A small village north of Haywards Heath, West Hoathly grew up around a crossroads of two ancient routes across the Weald. The parish church dates to the 11th century, and contains some medieval memorial slabs to the Infield's of nearby Gravetye Manor, a lovely, late Elizabethan house.

West Hoathley, West Sussex, England

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An attractive village set in beautiful countryside. Wisborough Green has a superb medieval church, dedicated to St Peter ad Vincula. The oldest part of the church appears Norman, though one theory has it that the building was originally a Saxon castle keep that was later expanded into a church.
Wisborough Green, West Sussex, England

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The old village of Worth is slowly being overwhelmed by the nearby town of Crawley, but enough remains of its historic past to provide a great deal of interest. The most interesting building in Worth is the superb Church of St Nicholas, said to have been founded by Edward the Confessor.

Worth, West Sussex, England

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Yapton is a rural village near Arundel, with a number of historic buildings. The name 'Yapton' is thought to refer to Eppa, an 8th-century priest commanded by Bishop St Wilfrid to convert people of the area to Christianity.
Yapton, West Sussex, England

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Heritage Highlight: 12th century St Mary's church

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