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West Grinstead
Village and parish in West Sussex, England
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Village and parish in West Sussex, England
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| official_name | West Grinstead |
| country | England |
| civil_parish | West Grinstead |
| region | South East England |
| static_image | St. George's church, West Grinstead.JPG |
| static_image_caption | St. George's Church, West Grinstead |
| area_footnotes | |
| area_total_km2 | 25.84 |
| population | 2,934 |
| population_ref | 2001 Census |
| 3,054 (2011 Census) | |
| population_density | 114 /km2 |
| os_grid_reference | TQ171207 |
| coordinates | |
| post_town | HORSHAM |
| postcode_area | RH |
| postcode_district | RH13 |
| dial_code | 01403 |
| constituency_westminster | Arundel and South Downs |
| london_distance | 38 mi NNE |
| shire_district | Horsham |
| shire_county | West Sussex |
3,054 (2011 Census)
West Grinstead () is a village and civil parish in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England. It lies just off the B2135 road four miles (6.3 km) northwest from Henfield. It is within the ancient division of the Rape of Bramber. The western River Adur flows through the village.
The parish of West Grinstead covers an area of 2584 hectares (6382 acres) and consists of the villages of West Grinstead, Littleworth, Partridge Green and Dial Post. In the 2001 census 2934 people lived in 1099 households, of whom 1547 were economically active. At the 2011 Census the population was 3,054
The village should not be confused with the much larger town of East Grinstead which lies 17.5 miles (28 km) to the north-east.
Churches
Main article: Shrine Church of Our Lady of Consolation and St Francis
Main article: St George's Church, West Grinstead
Main article: St Michael and All Angels Church, Partridge Green
The Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation dates from 1876 and is the Roman Catholic parish church. It is an important centre of Catholic pilgrimage in England. Two notable figures are buried in its grounds: Anglo-French writer and poet Hilaire Belloc (friend of fellow Catholic, G. K. Chesterton) and English writer Antonia White.
St George's Church is the Church of England parish church. Its mission is shared with St Michael and All Angels Church, Partridge Green.
History
Knepp Castle is located to the west of the village near the A24. It was a motte castle and founded in the 12th century by William de Braose. Some remains of the keep still stand.
The modern Knepp Castle nearby is a castellated mansion by John Nash.
Leisure
The Downs Link long-distance path runs through the parish and can be used for walking or cycling.
Notable people
- Megan Bruce (born 2004), racing driver
References
References
- "2001 Census: West Sussex – Population by Parish". West Sussex County Council.
- "Civil Parish population 2011". Office for National Statistics.
- {{cite Routledge. Grinstead
- [http://www.consolation.org.uk Catholic Shrine]
- Vail, Anne. (2004). "Shrines of Our Lady in England". Gracewing.
- "Knepp Castle". Pastscape.
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