Eastergate

Eastergate
Sussex
St George's Church, Eastergate
Location
Grid reference:	SU946055
Location:	50°50’30"N, -0°39’29"W
Data
Population:	3,417  (2011)
Post town:	Chichester
Postcode:	PO20
Dialling code:	01243
Local Government
Council:	Arun
Parliamentary constituency:	Arundel and South Downs

Eastergate is a village in Sussex, five miles east of Chichester. The 2011 Census recorded a population of 3,417.

Roman remains have been found near St George's Church, although until the 20th century the village remained a small one. The area, being on alluvium, was principally used for market gardens. Subsequent house building has resulted in a large increase in population.

As Gate, the settlement was listed in the 1086 Domesday Book as having 28 households, plough lands, woodlands, meadows and a church, with an annual value of £4.

John Ireland (1879–1962), the hymn-writerm often stayed in the parish, and named a hymn tune after it.

Barnham railway station (which was actually within Eastergate parish) was opened in 1864 and sits on the West Coastway Line. The station was called Barnham Junction until 1929 because the branch line to Bognor Regis leaves the main line here.

Outside links

("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Eastergate)

• Eastergate: Victoria County History
• Eastergate Parish Council