Bury

Civil Parish in Sussex Chichester

England

Bury

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 Credit: Ian Cunliffe

Bury is a civil parish located in the county of Sussex, in the southern part of England. It is situated in the district of Arun, approximately 6 miles northwest of the town of Arundel. The parish covers an area of around 5 square miles and is home to a population of approximately 500 residents.

The village of Bury itself is a small, picturesque settlement surrounded by beautiful countryside. It is characterized by its traditional architecture, with many buildings dating back several centuries. The parish is predominantly rural, with a mixture of farmland, woodlands, and open spaces.

Bury is well-known for its rich history, with archaeological evidence suggesting human activity in the area dating back to the Roman period. The village is home to a number of historical landmarks, including the Grade II listed St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 11th century.

The local economy in Bury is primarily based on agriculture, with farming and horticulture being the main industries. The village has a close-knit community and is served by a local primary school, church, and a few small businesses.

Bury offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike, with ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and exploring the surrounding countryside. The village also benefits from its proximity to the nearby towns of Arundel and Chichester, providing residents with access to a wider range of amenities and services.

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Bury Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.919026/-0.574163 or Grid Reference TQ0014. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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.
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
Daffodils in Bury Churchyard
Daffodils in Bury Churchyard
Sydenham Cottage This cottage seemed unlived-in - which, I imagine, is unusual in a prosperous village like West Burton.
Sydenham Cottage
This cottage seemed unlived-in - which, I imagine, is unusual in a prosperous village like West Burton.
Wild garlic by the West Sussex Literary Trail There was an abundance of wild garlic (ramsons) hereabouts - though oddly you could hardly smell it. I guess the strength of the smell depends on the flowering stage that the plant has reached?
Wild garlic by the West Sussex Literary Trail
There was an abundance of wild garlic (ramsons) hereabouts - though oddly you could hardly smell it. I guess the strength of the smell depends on the flowering stage that the plant has reached?
Trees by a ditch I stopped to photograph the French-style plantation of young poplars (seen left) and only then realised that the rank vegetation in the foreground was growing along a roadside ditch - overgrown but still very wet.
Trees by a ditch
I stopped to photograph the French-style plantation of young poplars (seen left) and only then realised that the rank vegetation in the foreground was growing along a roadside ditch - overgrown but still very wet.
Old Direction Sign - Signpost in Bignor village Annulus finial - 2 arms; WSCC parish halo by the UC road, in parish of Bignor (Chichester District), T-junction South of Bignor village, on verge by gate.

To be surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: SX_SU9814A
Old Direction Sign - Signpost in Bignor village
Annulus finial - 2 arms; WSCC parish halo by the UC road, in parish of Bignor (Chichester District), T-junction South of Bignor village, on verge by gate. To be surveyed Milestone Society National ID: SX_SU9814A
Footbridge over small stream The footbridge carries the West Sussex Literary Trail across a small stream on the way to West Burton.
Footbridge over small stream
The footbridge carries the West Sussex Literary Trail across a small stream on the way to West Burton.
Fogdens Cottage The cottage is a Grade II listed building. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1026543" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1026543">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Fogdens Cottage
The cottage is a Grade II listed building. See LinkExternal link
The Yeoman’s House Previously known as The Old Shop it is a Grade II* (star) listed building.
The Yeoman’s House
Previously known as The Old Shop it is a Grade II* (star) listed building.
West Sussex Literary Trail On the trail heading towards Bignor from West Burton.
West Sussex Literary Trail
On the trail heading towards Bignor from West Burton.
Track beside Westburton Hill The quaintly named Egg Bottom Coppice is off to the right of the track.
Track beside Westburton Hill
The quaintly named Egg Bottom Coppice is off to the right of the track.
View towards Bignor Park Bignor Park Cottages (in the middle distance) are in SU9815, and I'm treating them as the subject. The larger building behind them is the main house at Bignor Park. It is in the adjacent grid square (SU9915).
View towards Bignor Park
Bignor Park Cottages (in the middle distance) are in SU9815, and I'm treating them as the subject. The larger building behind them is the main house at Bignor Park. It is in the adjacent grid square (SU9915).
House in Bignor
House in Bignor
View towards Manor Farm and the South Downs
View towards Manor Farm and the South Downs
Path heading NE towards Bignor Park
Path heading NE towards Bignor Park
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Bury is located at Grid Ref: TQ0014 (Lat: 50.919026, Lng: -0.574163)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Chichester

Police Authority: Sussex

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.919026,-0.574163
West Burton
Is In: West Sussex, England, UK
Place: village
Source: npe
Wikidata: Q7984622
Lat/Long: 50.9170393/-0.57785
Post Box
Collection Plate: CP1
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45; Sa 08:30
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: RH20 7
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
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Barrier: stile
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Lat/Long: 50.9172619/-0.5678799
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Lat/Long: 50.9191827/-0.5700576
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Lat/Long: 50.9200476/-0.5709492
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