Houses to Rent in Chichester

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Chichester is a cathedral city in West Sussex, England. It has a long history as a settlement; its Roman past and its subsequent importance in Anglo-Saxon times are only its beginnings. It is the seat of a bishopric, with a 12th century cathedral.

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The City of Chichester is located on the River Lavant and south of its gap through the South Downs: this winterbourne stream often dries up during the summer months. For part of its course through the city is in in underground culverts. Its site made it an ideal place for a settlement, where many ancient routeways converged here. The oldest part is within the walls, but as with most towns growth has occurred beyond those confines.

Chichester today is a local government stronghold, three levels being administered from here. It is also a transport hub, and the centre for culture in the region, with a Festival theatre and two art galleries. The nearby Chichester Harbour, together with the South Downs, provide ample opportunities for outdoor pursuits.

It has been argued that the area was a bridgehead for the Roman invasion of Britain. The city centre stands on the foundations of the Romano-British city of Noviomagus Reginorum, capital of the Civitas Reginorum, and near to the Roman Palace of Fishbourne. According to the Anglo Saxon Chronicle it was captured towards the close of the fifth century, by Ælle, and renamed after his son, Cissa. It was the chief city of the Kingdom of Sussex. The Roman Road of Stane Street, connecting Fishbourne Palace with London, passes through the city centre. The city streets have a cross-shaped layout, inherited from the Romans: radiating outwards from the medieval market cross lead the North, South, East and West shopping streets. Quite a lot of the city walls are in place, and may be walked along over what still remains .

An amphitheatre was built close to what would have been the city walls, outside the East Gate in around 80 AD. The remains are now buried under land currently used as a park, but the bank of the amphitheatre is clearly discernible and a notice board in the park gives more information.

The River Lavant is a winterbourne that rises at East Dean and flows west to Singleton, then south past West Dean and Lavant to Chichester. From east of Chichester it's natural course was south to the sea at Pagham, but the Romans diverted it to flow around the southern walls of Chichester then west into Chichester harbour.

The South Downs is one of the four areas of chalk downland in southern England. They extend from the eastern side of Hampshire; thence through West Sussex, Brighton and Hove and East Sussex, culminating in the cliffs at Beachy Head. Two areas of the Downs have been designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB); there are many Sites of Special Scientific Interest; and it has been proposed that much of the South Downs become a national park.

The most obvious landmark is naturally the cathedral, but there are several others. The remains of the Roman amphitheatre are now buried under land currently used as a park, but the bank of the amphitheatre is clearly discernible and a notice board in the park gives more information.

Chichester Cathedral, founded in the 11th century, is dedicated to the Holy Trinity, and contains a shrine to Saint Richard of Chichester. Its spire, built of the weak local stone, collapsed suddenly and was rebuilt during the 19th century. In the south aisle of the cathedral a window in the floor affords a view of the remains of a Roman mosaic pavement. The Cathedral is unusual in the UK in having a separate bell tower a few metres away from the main building, rather than integrated into it.
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Chichester has had a cricket club, (Chichester Priory Park CC) which has won the Sussex Premier league, a rugby club, Chichester RFC., and a football club Chichester City United who have played in the Sussex County League. The city has been home to the Chichester Sharks Flag American Football Club.

Chichester Castle stood in the city of Chichester, West Sussex. The remains of the motte are still visible today in Priory Park.

Schools in West Sussex region include or have included ; Angmering School , Bognor Regis Community College , Boundstone Community College , Bourne Community College, Chatsmore Catholic High School, Chichester High School For Boys, Chichester High School For Girls , Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Downlands Community School, Durrington High School, The Forest School, Hazelwick School, Holy Trinity School, Ifield Community College, Kings Manor Community College, Littlehampton Community School, Midhurst Grammar School, Millais School, Oakmeeds Community College, Oathall Community College, Oriel High School, St Andrews High School, St Wilfrid's Catholic School , Steyning Grammar School, Tanbridge House School, Thomas Bennett Community College, Warden Park School, The Weald School, Westergate Community School, Midhurst Intermediate School, Rydon Community College, Ardingly College, Burgess Hill School, Christ's Hospital, Hurstpierpoint College, Lancing College, Seaford College, Worth School, Cottesmore School , Farlington School for Girls, Handcross Park School, Pennthorpe School, Windlesham House School


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