Boxgrove

Settlement in Sussex Chichester

England

Boxgrove

Boxgrove is a small village located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England. It lies approximately five miles northwest of Chichester and is nestled within the South Downs National Park. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, ancient history, and archaeological significance.

The area around Boxgrove has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with evidence of human occupation dating back over 500,000 years. The internationally renowned Boxgrove Quarry, located just outside the village, has yielded numerous finds, including the remains of the Boxgrove Man, a Homo heidelbergensis who lived around 500,000 years ago. These discoveries have provided key insights into early human evolution.

Today, Boxgrove is a charming village with a population of around 500 residents. It boasts a quaint village green, a beautiful 13th-century church, and a local pub that serves as a hub for social gatherings. The surrounding countryside offers stunning walks and breathtaking views, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Despite its small size, Boxgrove is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities, with good transport links to Chichester and London. It is also within easy reach of the nearby Goodwood Estate, famous for its motorsport events and horse racing.

Boxgrove's rich history, natural beauty, and tranquil atmosphere make it an attractive place to live or visit, offering a glimpse into the past and a chance to immerse oneself in the beauty of the Sussex countryside.

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Boxgrove Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.85923/-0.712663 or Grid Reference SU9007. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road near Oakham Farm

P Gaskell

Esso filling station on A27 in Tangmere

David Smith

Mill Lane, Halnaker view northeastwards

Mill Lane to the northeast of the village of Halnaker follows the route of the old Roman Road, Stane Street at this point. With its tunnel-like overarching canopy of trees it is a particularly attractive walk, especially with the Autumn colours beginning to show. Its beauty is well known, as there were numerous photographers about trying to take a particularly good photo of the scene. Mill Lane is so called because after a while it diverges from Stane Street, heading north to Halnaker Windmill atop nearby Halnaker Hill. See also SU9108 : Mill Lane section of Stane Street in Autumn and SU9108 : Mill Lane, Halnaker view southwestwards

Rob Farrow

Mill Lane section of Stane Street in Autumn

A view a little further along Mill Lane than SU9108 : Mill Lane, Halnaker view northeastwards (q.v. for more information). Ahead can be seen a gate which crosses the track with the public footpath being diverted to the south of the track but immediately parallel with it. The group of people seen in front of the gate are all photographers, hoping to get a really good photo of this very attractive lane in its Autumn foliage. See also SU9108 : Mill Lane, Halnaker view southwestwards looking in the opposite direction, from that gate.

Rob Farrow

Mill Lane, Halnaker view southwestwards

This view southwestwards along Mill Lane to the northeast of Halnaker, particularly shows the tunnel-like effect created by the trees overarching the track. I was far from alone in taking photos of this scene, as it seems to be a well-known spot with photographers trying to catch a fine example of Autumnal colours. The photo was taken from the gate seen in the distance in SU9108 : Mill Lane section of Stane Street in Autumn. At this point the public footpath leaves the main track and runs parallel with it on a bank immediately to the south. A little further to the northeast the footpath forks, with one footpath continuing roughly straight northeastwards along the old Stane Street route, while a second path heads northwards to SU9209 : Halnaker Windmill atop Halnaker Hill. See also SU9108 : Mill Lane, Halnaker view northeastwards

Rob Farrow