Aldwick
Coordinates: 50°46′57″N 0°42′25″W / 50.7825°N 0.7069°W
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 Aldwick
Aldwick shown within West Sussex |
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| Area | 4.25 km2 (1.64 sq mi) [1] |
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| Population | 10,884 [1] 2001 Census |
| - Density | 2,560 /km2 (6,600 /sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | SZ912988 |
| - London | 56 miles (90 km) NNE |
| Civil parish | Aldwick |
| District | Arun |
| Shire county | West Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BOGNOR REGIS |
| Postcode district | PO21 |
| Dialling code | 01243 |
| Police | Sussex |
| Fire | West Sussex |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
| UK Parliament | Bognor Regis and Littlehampton |
| List of places: UK • England • West Sussex | |
Aldwick is a civil parish in the Arun district of West Sussex, England, and is part of the built-up area around Bognor Regis, to the west of the town. The parish includes Rose Green and occupies an area of 424.99 hectares (1,050.2 acres), and has a population (2001 census) of 10,884 persons.
It became, briefly, the focus of the British Empire when King George V convalesced at Craigweil House (now demolished) in 1929. This visit led directly to Bognor attaining the title 'Regis'.
Aldwick has three churches: one Anglican dedicated to St Richard, one Roman Catholic dedicated to St Anthony of Viareggio, and the Free Church (Baptist). There are a few shops and several miles of beach.
[edit] Landmarks
In Rose Green there is Avisford Park, a big field that has a play area, basketball court and seating area as well as a sports pavilion for when there is football for the teams to change in. In 1988 there was plans to build a big Co-op on this field but due to strong opposition the plan was dropped. However four houses were built on the land instead, though not as much land as the Co-op would have taken up. Ironically the convenience store there is now a Co-op having been a Gateway, Sperrings, Circle K and Alldays.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "2001 Census: West Sussex – Population by Parish". West Sussex County Council. http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/communityandliving/census2001/pop_parish_summary.pdf. Retrieved 26 March 2009.
[edit] External links
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- Aldwick Local Businesses and Attractions
- Aldwick Parish Council website
- Aldwick Preservation Society
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