Discover Chichester, West Sussex

Chichester Cathedral: Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Chichester_cathedral.jpg
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Chichester is a cathedral city in West Sussex, England. Located on the River Lavant in Southeast England, it covers 10.67 sq km (4.12 sq mi) and has a population of 24,000 people (2012 estimate). Its cathedral, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, dates from the 11th century.

Evidence of Roman Invasion has been recovered and preserved in Chichester, confirming Roman military presence in the area around AD 43. The Romans established a settlement here known as Noviomagus Reginorum. From the east gate of the city, a Roman road connects Chichester to London. That road is now known as Stane Street.

Chichester Cross: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chichester_market_cross_2002-07-15.jpg
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At the end of the 5th century AD, Noviomagus Reginorum was captured by King Ælle, the first King of the South Saxons. He renamed it after his son Cissa, and made it the principal city of the Kingdom of Sussex. Chichester derives its modern name from Cissa. It became a fortified town or burh under the King of Wessex, Alfred the Great.

Today Chichester is one of six civil parishes in England with city status, the other five being Ely, Hereford, Ripon, Truro and Wells. The city has some of the oldest churches and historic buildings in Great Britain, and it takes full advantage of its history in developing its tourism potential.

Visiting Chichester

From London, take the M23 motorway, which continues as the A23 road. Just outside Brighton, continue west on the A27 road until you reach Chichester. You can also reach Chichester by taking the Southern trains from London, Brighton, Portsmouth and Southampton, or the First Great Western trains from Bristol.

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