Colgate, Sussex
| Colgate | |
| Sussex | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TQ230328 |
| Location: | 51°4’53"N, 0°14’39"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 1,119 (2011) |
| Post town: | Horsham |
| Postcode: | RH12 |
| Dialling code: | 01293 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Horsham |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Horsham |
Colgate is a small village in the north of Sussex, about four miles north-east of Horsham and as far south-west of Crawley.
This is a small village, with its origins at the northern edge of St Leonards Forest, it has no shops or retail facilities. There is a pub "The Dragon",[1] and a church and a small primary school.
A range of architectural styles is seen in the village, with houses present from several different design eras. In the late twentieth century there have been some small developments of new houses in the centre of the village.
Nearby similar small villages include Faygate and Pease Pottage.
History
The area is associated with the Wealden iron industry, Col possibly referring to charcoal burners. Many hammer ponds are still visible within the parish. Gate is thought to refer to an entrance to the historically much larger St Leonards Forest.[2]
The centre of the village was dominated by the Red Cedar Farm and Colgate House. Over the road to the north was Black Hill wood, part of the traditional St Leonards Forest that no longer exists.
During the Battle of Britain the village was bombed and four people were killed.[3]
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Colgate, Sussex) |
- Colgate Primary School
- Hall-Woodhouse Brewery
- Colgate OS: A Vision of Britain