Hunston, West Sussex
Village and parish in West Sussex, England
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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.
| 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/ |
History
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
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
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
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]
