Compton, West Sussex
| Compton | |
|---|---|
 Compton Church | |
| Area | 17.51 km2 (6.76 sq mi) [1] |
| Population | 463. 2011 Census[2] |
| • Density | 22/km2 (57/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | SU776147 |
| • London | 52 miles (84 km) NE |
| Civil parish |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CHICHESTER |
| Postcode district | PO18 |
| Dialling code | 023 |
| Police | Sussex |
| Fire | West Sussex |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| UK Parliament | |
Compton is a village and civil parish in the Chichester district of West Sussex. The village lies on the B2146 road, six miles (9.5 km) southeast of Petersfield, Hampshire and eight miles (13 km) northwest of Chichester. The parish also includes the villages of West Marden and Up Marden.
The village has a long history, perhaps first being mentioned in the will of King Alfred the Great. It is in the Sussex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
High ground nearby is known as Compton Down and on a part of the down known as Telegraph Hill there was an Admiralty semaphore station.
References
- ^ "2001 Census: West Sussex – Population by Parish" (PDF). West Sussex County Council. Retrieved 26 April 2009.
- ^ "Civil Parish population 2011". Retrieved 15 October 2015.
External links
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- Compton from the Victoria County History at British History Online
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