- Madehurst
infobox UK place
country = England
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static_image_caption=Madehurst Lodge
latitude= 50.88163
longitude= -0.60166
official_name =Madehurst
population =
shire_district=Arun
shire_county=West Sussex
region= South East England
constituency_westminster=Arundel and South Downs
post_town=
postcode_district =
postcode_area=
dial_code=
os_grid_reference= SU984100Madehurst is a small village and
civil parish in theArun District ofWest Sussex ,England . It is located 4 miles (6.4km) to the north-west ofArundel , to the west of theA29 road . The civil parish covers an area of 765.96ha and has a population of 105 persons (2001 census).Madehurst is situated in two beautiful valleys. The view from near Dale Park Farm over New Barn Farm towards Parletts Farm is very pleasant and people often walk here. A favourite walk is to the top of the Downs at Bignor Post. The walk starts from Chichester Lodge (on the A29), proceeds along the footpath, continues through The Drove, New Barn and Parletts farms and finishes at Stammers.
The parish church
The Anglican parish church, dedicated to St. Mary Magdalene, is built of local
flint . It was restored and enlarged in 1864 [ [http://steve.pickthall.users.btopenworld.com/ssx1867/madehurst1867.html GENUK] ] , when the north aisle and a new chancel were added.clearGallery
References
External links
[http://www.theargus.co.uk/whatson/walks/westsussex/madehurstcircular/ Madehurst circular walk]
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