Greatham

Settlement in Sussex Horsham

England

Greatham

The Mill House The remains of an old watermill are nearby.
The Mill House Credit: Ian Cunliffe

Greatham is a small village located in the county of Sussex, in the southeastern part of England. Situated approximately 10 miles north of Chichester and 5 miles south of Petersfield, Greatham is nestled in a picturesque rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and scenic countryside.

The village is home to a population of around 500 residents, and its history dates back to medieval times. It is characterized by its charming traditional architecture, with many of the buildings constructed using local materials such as flint and timber.

Greatham boasts a close-knit community atmosphere, with a range of amenities and services available to its residents. These include a local pub, a village shop, and a primary school, providing essential facilities for daily life.

The village is also known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. It is surrounded by vast open spaces, making it an ideal destination for walking, hiking, and exploring the countryside. Additionally, the nearby South Downs National Park offers stunning views and various outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts.

Greatham benefits from good transportation links, with easy access to major roads and nearby towns. The A3 road provides convenient access to Portsmouth and London, while nearby train stations in Petersfield and Chichester offer regular services to major cities.

Overall, Greatham offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle in the heart of the Sussex countryside, with a strong sense of community and an abundance of natural beauty.

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Greatham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.933046/-0.515684 or Grid Reference TQ0415. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Mill House The remains of an old watermill are nearby.
The Mill House
The remains of an old watermill are nearby.
School House and Old School The School House is on the left and the Old School is on the right.
School House and Old School
The School House is on the left and the Old School is on the right.
Pondweed on the north side of Amberley Wild Brooks
Pondweed on the north side of Amberley Wild Brooks
Footbridge carrying the Wey-South Path over a drainage ditch The vegetation hereabouts was exceptionally lush, and the path was overgrown. I'm not sure whether this is a consequence of the prolonged heat and sunshine. I've noticed it in other damp places too.
Footbridge carrying the Wey-South Path over a drainage ditch
The vegetation hereabouts was exceptionally lush, and the path was overgrown. I'm not sure whether this is a consequence of the prolonged heat and sunshine. I've noticed it in other damp places too.
Ditch in Amberley Wild Brooks
Ditch in Amberley Wild Brooks
Dock leaves These were very large leaves - c 60 cm in length. I assume this is a species of dock.
Dock leaves
These were very large leaves - c 60 cm in length. I assume this is a species of dock.
View west over Amberley Brooks The Brooks are flooded after heavy rain. This is normal in the winter months.
View west over Amberley Brooks
The Brooks are flooded after heavy rain. This is normal in the winter months.
Signpost at junction on Greatham Lane
Signpost at junction on Greatham Lane
Looking westwards on Greatham Road See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1336134" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1336134">Link</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4625837">TQ0615 : Signpost at junction on Greatham Lane</a>.
Looking westwards on Greatham Road
Junction of Greatham Lane and Rackham Street Rackham Street is the more minor road.
See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1328721" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1328721">Link</a>.
Junction of Greatham Lane and Rackham Street
Rackham Street is the more minor road. See also Link.
Bridleway on Wiggonholt Common
Bridleway on Wiggonholt Common
Junction of footpath and bridleway on Wiggonholt Common
Junction of footpath and bridleway on Wiggonholt Common
Church at Wiggonholt See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/159396" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/159396">Link</a> for picture from 2000.
Church at Wiggonholt
See Link for picture from 2000.
View from the pulpit in Wiggonholt church
View from the pulpit in Wiggonholt church
Road beside church at Wiggonholt
Road beside church at Wiggonholt
Beside the lake in Parham Park
Beside the lake in Parham Park
Footpath through Parham Park looking east
Footpath through Parham Park looking east
Looking along bridleway from Rackham Street
Looking along bridleway from Rackham Street
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Greatham is located at Grid Ref: TQ0415 (Lat: 50.933046, Lng: -0.515684)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Horsham

Police Authority: Sussex

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.933046,-0.515684
Greatham
Place: hamlet
Wikidata: Q5601482
Lat/Long: 50.9330307/-0.515811
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: RH20 75
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 50.9329407/-0.5173042
Telephone
Greatham Telepoems
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Man Made: telephone_box
Lat/Long: 50.933283/-0.5226019
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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