Hunston, West Sussex
| Hunston | |
|---|---|
 Church of St. Leodegar | |
  Hunston Location within West Sussex | |
| Area | 4.62 km2 (1.78 sq mi) [1] |
| Population | 1,257. 2011 Census[2] |
| • Density | 241/km2 (620/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | SU862019 |
| • London | 56 miles (90 km) NNE |
| Civil parish |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CHICHESTER |
| Postcode district | PO20 |
| Dialling code | 01243 |
| Police | Sussex |
| Fire | West Sussex |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | http://hunstonparishcouncil.org/ |
Hunston is an Anglican parish[3] and civil parish in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England. It lies on the B2145 Road two miles (3.2 km) south of Chichester.
History
[edit]Hunston was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 in the Hundred of Stockbridge[4] as having 24 households, one mill, one pound and two salthouses, with a value of 4 pounds.[5]
In 1861, the population was 176 and parish extended to 1,003 acres (406 ha).[3]
Listed buildings
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There are eight listed buildings in the parish: The Manor House is 18th century with later additions and is listed Grade II*,[6] while the others buildings are listed Grade II, and include the 17th century rectory.[7][8]
Parish church
[edit]The parish church of St Leodegar is not a listed building, but has been thoroughly researched since Sir Arthur Blomfield's extensive restoration in 1885 from the 12th century ruin.[9] The Anglican parish is in the Diocese of Chichester.[10]
Notable people
[edit]James Hodson (1808-1879), first class cricketer who died at Hunston Mill in 1879.[citation needed]
Ellis Brown (1939-1997), professional golfer and chess IM lived in Hunston from 1945 to 1962.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "2001 Census: West Sussex – Population by Parish" (PDF). West Sussex County Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 June 2011. Retrieved 5 May 2009.
- ^ "Civil parish population 2011". Retrieved 16 October 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "GENUKI: Hunston". Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "Open Domesday: Stockbridge (Hundred)". Retrieved 19 November 2022.
- ^ "Open Domesday: Mundham". Retrieved 19 November 2022.
- ^ Historic England. "The Manor House (Grade II*) (1026332)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Historic England. "The Rectory, Church Lane (Grade II) (1232349)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "British Listed Buildings: Hunston". Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Allen, John (16 September 2011). "Hunston – St Leodegar". Sussex Parish Churches website. Sussex Parish Churches (www.sussexparishchurches.org). Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 7 February 2013.
- ^ "Diocese of Chichester: Hunston St Leodegar". Retrieved 6 February 2024.
External links
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Media related to Hunston, West Sussex at Wikimedia Commons