Chichester
Chichester
Chichester in West Sussex is one of the most historic towns in England.
The city’s origins date back to the Roman and Anglo-Saxon times, when it was a major market town. Today, Chichester is still a thriving market town, with a cathedral, museums, and plenty of shops and restaurants to enjoy. If you’re looking for a charming English town to explore, Chichester should definitely be on your list!
Created: 7 August 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Chichester
Local History around Chichester
There are some historic monuments around including:
An Itford Hill style settlement in Kingley ValeRoman amphitheatreBowl barrow in Stonehill Clump, Goodwood Country ParkCross dyke on south eastern spur of Bow Hill, 900m south west of the Tansley StoneChichester Dyke, earthwork extending N 480yds (440m) from The Drive, Summersdale, near ChichesterChichester Dyke, earthwork extending N 360yds (330m) from Otter Memorial CollegeDevil's Ditch, section extending 1200yds (1100m) through Little Tomlins CopseMedieval settlement in Eastdean Park, 670m north east of Counter's GateBowl barrow on Charlton Down, 350m south of Goodwood racecourseDevil's Ditch, section extending 330yds (300m) W of Waterbeach Hotel, Goodwood Park, Box GroveTwo bowl barrows on Bow Hill forming part of The Devil's Humps round barrow cemeteryA Romano-Celtic temple, Iron Age shrine and associated remains 250m north west of Ratham MillDevil's Ditch, section extending 960yds (870m) S of Lavant HouseChichester City Walls, The Tower, Orchard StreetDevil's Ditch, section extending 200yds (180m) E from Chapel LaneChichester Dyke, Broyle earthwork, section at Brandy Hole, extending E 230yds (210m) from railway, New FishbourneA 362m length of Devil's Ditch running WNW from Chapel LaneCross dyke on St Roche's Hill, 410m and 425m north east of The Trundle hillfortOval barrow, the south-eastern of two on Stoughton DownCross dyke on northern spur of Bow Hill, 500m north east of the Tansley StoneCross dyke on north eastern spur of Bow Hill, 150m south east of the Tansley StoneDevil's Ditch, section extending 200yds (180m) E of Waterbeach Hotel, Goodwood ParkChichester Dyke, earthwork extending 300yds (270m) W of Densworth HouseMarket crossIron Age farmstead and Roman villa, 360m SSW of Brickkiln FarmChichester Dyke, sections in Little Cotfield PlantationChichester CastleChichester Dyke, section of Broyle earthwork, extending 150yds (140m) through Plain WoodChichester Dyke, earthwork E of Chichester Barracks extending 600yds (550m)The Trundle hillfort, causewayed enclosure and associated remains at St Roche's HillSt Martin's Lane, Little London car park, Roman siteFlint mines on Bow HillCross dyke on Heathbarn Down, 520m south east of Lodge Hill FarmChichester Dyke, Broyle earthwork, section extending 360yds (330m) SW of Broyle HouseOval barrow, the north-western of two on Stoughton DownDevil's Ditch, section extending 1730yds (1580m) from Stane Street to NW end of Redvin's CopseBowl barrow on Bow Hill, 290m south east of the Tansley StoneHilltop enclosure and linear boundary on Bow HillA multiple enclosure fort known as Goosehill Camp and a prehistoric linear boundary on Bow HillDevil's Ditch, section extending 380yds (350m) NW from The Cottage, Goodwood ParkChichester Dyke: section 200yds (180m) long in Mouthey's Plantation, section 245yds (220m) long in Oakwood and section 100yds (90m) long SW of Oakwood HouseDevil's Ditch, section extending 900yds (820m), Lye Wood, West StokeBexley Bushes earthworksGreyfriars Chapel, Priory ParkA saucer barrow and a bowl barrow on Bow Hill, 270m south east of the Tansley StoneChichester Dyke, Broyle earthwork, section extending 430yds (393m) through East Broyle Copse, to railway, and earthwork extending 400yds (365m) from Brandy Hole Lane, New FishbourneLinear boundary on Stoke Down, 800m north of West Stoke HouseDevil's Ditch, section extending 1100yds (1000m), Valdoe WoodCross dyke on St Roche's Hill, 480m north west of The Trundle hillfortChichester Dyke, earthwork extending 110yds (100m) in Raughmere CopseChichester Dyke, earthwork extending 250yds (230m) in Densworth CopseLinear boundary 310m north west of the Tansley Stone on Bow HillBowl barrow on Charlton Down, 250m south of Goodwood racecourseA 210m length of Devil's Ditch running east from Chichester Main Road to Pook LaneChichester Dyke, Broyle earthwork, section extending 360yds (330m) S of West Broyle HouseTwo bell barrows, two pond barrows and a cross dyke on Bow Hill: part of The Devil's Humps round barrow cemeteryFlint mine on Stoke Down, immediately north of Stoke ClumpFishbourne Roman siteDevil's Ditch, section extending 530yds (480m) W from Lavant Lodge.Wildlife in and Around Chichester
Mammals found in Chichester
There have been 42 species of mammals recorded in the chichester area.
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| American Mink (Neovison vison) |
| Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) |
| Bechstein's Bat (Myotis bechsteinii) |
| Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus) |
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Barbastelle (Barbastella barbastellus) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
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Fish found in Chichester
There have been 28 species of fish recorded in the chichester area.
| Barbel (Barbus barbus) |
| Bleak (Alburnus alburnus) |
| Brook Lamprey (Lampetra planeri) |
| Brown/Sea Trout (Salmo trutta) |
| Carp (Cyprinus carpio) |
| Belica (Leucaspius delineatus) |
| Bream (Abramis brama) |
| Brown Trout (Salmo trutta subsp. fario) |
| Bullhead (Cottus gobio) |
| Chub (Squalius cephalus) |
