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Market Cross, Chichester, England. - Chichester
Market Cross, Chichester, England.
First time there.

Despite my numerous ramblings around the South of England, I had never been to Chichester until last week, a sad omission. I found a very pleasant Sussex town with a bit to do, had a great breakfast , discovered a beautiful canal I didn't know existed, visited a cathedral and came home happy.

Like many places in England, the name derived from "caester" meaning a Roman settlement. In this case the Saxons who arrived following the Roman withdrawal were led by a man called Cissa, hence Cissa's Caester which has become Chichester.

The Saxons, in their turn, were superceded by the Normans, who built a castle there.

An event which increased the importance of the town was the arrival of a bishop in 1075 and the subsequent building of a cathedral. This cathedral has been rebuilt more than once since.

Over the centuries, the fortunes of the town waxed and waned, with wool export and needle making and other trades coming and going and various religious institutions arriving and then departing.

Today, it is a lively place, and worth a visit.

  • Last visit to Chichester: Jul 2005
  • Intro Written Jul 25, 2005
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Chichester city walls, England. - Chichester Tour the Walls. Things to Do (4)

The old city walls of Chichester are still in good repair over much of their length. It is pleasant to walk them, and... more travel advice

Chichester Cathedral, England. - Chichester Visit the Cathedral Things to Do (4)

Dominating the skyline of chichester is the cathedral, a very fine building . Construction was begun in 1076 and it was... more travel advice

Spinnaker Bar, Chichester Marina - Chichester Welcome refreshment Things to Do (4)

If you have walked all the way from Chichester along the canal to the harbour (see seperate tip), you will undoubtedly... more travel advice

Chichester Canal, Sussex, England. - Chichester Walk the canal. Things to Do (4)

Until I visited, I wasn't even aware there was a canal in Chichester, but there is, albeit now disused. Built in the... more travel advice

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    vichatherly's Profile Photo
    Dec 1, 2005 at 9:04 AM

    There's nothing like a good "Full English" to start you off in the right mood for the day. Especially with all the walking you did! Nice page.

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