Bignor

Civil Parish in Sussex Chichester

England

Bignor

View NW towards Bignor Hill I took this from the South Downs Way.
View NW towards Bignor Hill Credit: Ian Cunliffe

Bignor is a small civil parish located in the district of Chichester, West Sussex, England. Situated approximately 15 miles northwest of the city of Chichester, Bignor covers an area of around 4 square miles and is home to a population of about 100 residents.

The village of Bignor is known for its picturesque rural setting, surrounded by the rolling South Downs National Park. The area is characterized by its beautiful countryside, consisting of farmland, woodlands, and meadows. Bignor is renowned for its natural beauty, attracting visitors who enjoy hiking, walking, and exploring the great outdoors.

One of the main attractions in Bignor is the Bignor Roman Villa, an ancient Roman villa complex that dates back to the 3rd century AD. This archaeological site is considered one of the best-preserved Roman villas in Britain and showcases intricate mosaic floors, hypocaust systems, and other remnants of Roman architecture and lifestyle.

The village itself is small and quaint, with a few residential properties, a church, and a village hall. Bignor is a tight-knit community, with residents taking pride in their rural surroundings and actively participating in local events and initiatives.

Overall, Bignor offers a tranquil and idyllic lifestyle, with its stunning natural scenery and rich historical heritage. It is a place where residents and visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of the Sussex countryside and connect with the area's rich Roman history.

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Bignor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.910302/-0.609963 or Grid Reference SU9713. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View NW towards Bignor Hill I took this from the South Downs Way.
View NW towards Bignor Hill
I took this from the South Downs Way.
View WNW towards Glatting Beacon You can see the communications masts on Glatting Beacon. I took this photo from the South Downs Way.
View WNW towards Glatting Beacon
You can see the communications masts on Glatting Beacon. I took this photo from the South Downs Way.
View ESE towards Bury Hill I took this from the South Downs Way.
View ESE towards Bury Hill
I took this from the South Downs Way.
View WNW from a point west of King's Buildings I was a little south of the marked bridleway when I took this photo. It's difficult to find and follow the bridleway. An obvious track cuts across the field to the south of it - so I followed that.
View WNW from a point west of King's Buildings
I was a little south of the marked bridleway when I took this photo. It's difficult to find and follow the bridleway. An obvious track cuts across the field to the south of it - so I followed that.
Stubble - south of Bignor Hill car park
Stubble - south of Bignor Hill car park
Sheep in the shade - near the neolithic camp
Sheep in the shade - near the neolithic camp
Sunflower head There was a field of immensely tall sunflowers to the north of the public footpath.
Sunflower head
There was a field of immensely tall sunflowers to the north of the public footpath.
Phone box with defibrillator inside
Phone box with defibrillator inside
Tracks in the stubble This vivid yellow stubble is common hereabouts. I'm not sure what the crop was.
Tracks in the stubble
This vivid yellow stubble is common hereabouts. I'm not sure what the crop was.
View SW towards Bignor Hill and Glatting Beacon
View SW towards Bignor Hill and Glatting Beacon
Old Boundary Marker on Bignor Hill Estate Boundary Marker beside a wooden fence and the South Downs Way close to Toby's Stone monument. F (vertical line) L in raised lettering on north face. On the boundary of Bignor and Bury parishes but reported as an estate boundary marker on the Slindon Estate by the National Trust. Not shown on OS maps before 1914. 

Milestone Society National ID: SX_BIGBUR01em
Old Boundary Marker on Bignor Hill
Estate Boundary Marker beside a wooden fence and the South Downs Way close to Toby's Stone monument. F (vertical line) L in raised lettering on north face. On the boundary of Bignor and Bury parishes but reported as an estate boundary marker on the Slindon Estate by the National Trust. Not shown on OS maps before 1914. Milestone Society National ID: SX_BIGBUR01em
South Downs Way climing Bignor Hill Public bridleway 2856.
South Downs Way climing Bignor Hill
Public bridleway 2856.
Track to Gumber Corner Public bridleway 2856/1.
Track to Gumber Corner
Public bridleway 2856/1.
Track to Glatting Beacon For a short distance the South Downs Way follows public bridleway 413 which then continues on to Upwaltham Hill.
Track to Glatting Beacon
For a short distance the South Downs Way follows public bridleway 413 which then continues on to Upwaltham Hill.
Glatting Farm Ford This bridleway ford is found in the entrance to Glatting Farm.
Glatting Farm Ford
This bridleway ford is found in the entrance to Glatting Farm.
Bignor Ford This ford is found close to Jay's Farm at Bignor.
Bignor Ford
This ford is found close to Jay's Farm at Bignor.
Field entrance off Glatting Lane
Field entrance off Glatting Lane
Heading towards Stane Street Heading towards Stane Street on a very muddy Bridleway.
Heading towards Stane Street
Heading towards Stane Street on a very muddy Bridleway.
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Bignor is located at Grid Ref: SU9713 (Lat: 50.910302, Lng: -0.609963)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Chichester

Police Authority: Sussex

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Located within 500m of 50.910302,-0.609963
Bignor Hill
Natural: peak
Source: npe
Wikidata: Q4907004
Lat/Long: 50.9103709/-0.6051786
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 50.9078739/-0.6158045
Description: Roman Villa
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 50.9079599/-0.6159615
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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