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Why the settlement of chichester grew so much bigger then the settlement of selsey?
Chichester was the seat of Roman power in the area When the Romans left in the late 4th and 5th Century, the invading South Saxons set up their seat of power at Selsey and the cathedral was built there by St Wilfrid. However the power ebbed away from Selsey, first because the West Saxons moved the See and political power to Winchester although the See was moved back a few years later. After the Norman conquest, at the Council of London in 1075, the South Saxon see was transferred to Chichester. This saw a decline of Selsey's power in favour of Chichester. So the centre of power in Sussex became Chichester. Pagham Harbour and Rumbrigge(and island off the Selsey coast) were for many years thriving ports and the centre of the wool trade. This made Selsey quite rich, however with the encroachment of the sea these ports were eventuially abandoned. In more recent times the better road and rail comnections to Chichester and the very poor ones to Selsey ensured that people were more interested in living in Chichester than struggling down to Selsey.
What has the author Arthur Henry Anderson written?
Arthur Henry Anderson has written: 'Bognor and its neighbourhood' 'Bognor and its neighbourhood from Arundel to Bosham, including Chichester and Selsey'
How far is selsey from Brighton?
38 miles taking this route:Take A27 WORTHING from Brighton to B2145 to SELSLEY; TURN LEFT onto B2145.Take B2145 to Selsey.
What is the population of Selsey?
Selsey's population is 9,875.
When did Sigeferth of Selsey die?
Sigeferth of Selsey died in 747.
When was Selsey Abbey created?
Selsey Abbey was created in 683.
When did Stigand of Selsey die?
Stigand of Selsey died in 1087.
When did Oswald of Selsey die?
Oswald of Selsey died in 772.
When did Eadberht of Selsey die?
Eadberht of Selsey died in 716.
What is the area of Selsey?
The area of Selsey is 12.28 square kilometers.
When did Ælfred of Selsey die?
Ælfred of Selsey died in 953.
How far in miles is chichester to aberdeen?
About 600
