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	Chichester - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Chichester is a small city in the south of England, in the county of West Sussex, with a population of about 25,000.
		The patron saint of Chichester is Saint Giles.
		Chichester is twinned with the cities of Chartres in France, and Ravenna in Italy.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chichester (388 words)

	Chichester Harbour - Wildlife
		Chichester Harbour is internationally important for birds and for its coastal habitats.
		Mostly the seabed is sand, muddy shingle and finer mud, with the sandy areas occurring nearest to the mouth of the harbour.
		Chichester Harbour has been given several designations as international, European and national level in recognition of the significance of the wildlife of the harbour.
	www.conservancy.co.uk /environment/wildlife.htm (1365 words)

	A Brief History of Chichester
		This was a wooden fort on an artificial hill (a motte) surrounded by a ditch and rampart with a wooden palisade (a bailey).
		Chichester was a town of craftsmen working in their own workshops with an apprentice.
		Although Chichester was a small town it grew in size in the 19th century simply because the population of Britain quadrupled.
	www.localhistories.org /chichester.html (3182 words)

	What to do, where to go, what to see (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Chichester Harbour and Langstone Harbour together form one of the largest areas of estuarine mud flats in the country.
		Chichester harbour was a major trading port during the Roman occupation.
		Chichester Harbour is an 'area of outstanding natural beauty' and the best way to see it is from the water.
	www.visitbosham.co.uk /what.html (742 words)

	Historic Chichester (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Chichester was the centre of the wool trade for this part of the country and after the dissolution of the monasteries the Merchant Guild took over the Grey Friars Chapel, which had been given to the Mayor and citizens as their Guild Hall.
		Chichester was divided by the loyalties of its citizens in the Civil War.
		Chichester was also an important centre for the corn trade when the flour was exported by sea or sent in large quantities to such places as London.
	www.rotary-club-of-chichester.org.uk /chichester.htm (3098 words)

	AONB - Chichester Harbour page 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Backed by the Sussex Downs, the harbour is a series of tidal inlets and creeks which punctuate areas of fertile farmland.
		The harbour lowlands contain high quality arable farmland with some beef and dairy farming.
		Large populations of wildfowl and waders use the mudflats feeding on the rich plant life and the huge populations of intertidal inverterbrates.
	www.countryside.gov.uk /LAR/Landscape/DL/aonbs/aonb_chichester.asp (330 words)

	Hampshire and Wight Trust for Martime Archaeology - Projects - Chichester Harbour
		Chichester Harbour is the eastern most of the three major Harbours feeding into the Solent.
		The Harbour is run by the Chichester Harbour Conservancy.
		The HWTMA's work in Chichester Harbour was prompted by an initiative between Chichester Harbour Conservancy, Sussex Archaeological Society, Portsmouth University and the HWTMA, to investigate the archaeology of the Harbour.
	www.hwtma.org.uk /projects/chichester (140 words)

	All you ever wanted to know About Chichester, Sussex
		With the nearby Chichester Harbour and its 17 miles of navigable creeks and channels, the area is one of the most unspoilt in the country.
		Settled by the Romans, Chichester became the trading and administrative centre for their military base, the nearby palaces, such as the one built for the client-king Cogidubnus in Fishbourne, as well as the other settlements in this area.
		The Harbour is classed as an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' and the headquarters of the Chichester Harbour Conservancy, who manage the area, is located in Itchenor.
	www.allaboutsussex.co.uk /index/townsandcities/chichester.htm (497 words)

	Chailey Village from Sussex from the Sussexcoast web pages
		Chichester is documented in AD895 as Cisseceastre, by the time of the Domesday Book it was known as Cicestre and then in 1417 it was Chichestre before it became Chichester as we know it today.
		Chichester saw a growth from the early eighteenth century due to a burst of prosperity at that time.
		Chichester Harbour was once a major shipbuilding centre and has had connections with King Canute, King Harold and King Charles II.
	www.sussexcoast.co.uk /chichester/02.php (713 words)

	Chichester Harbour - Solent, South Coast, UK Harbours, Yachting, Cruising, Sailing, Motor boating (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Chichester Harbour Conservancy welcomes you to this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty comprising 11 square miles of water and 11 square miles of land with 17 miles of well marked and lighted channels which, with its easy access to the Solent, makes it an ideal water recreation centre.
		The harbour itself is self-financing from harbour dues which may be paid on an annual, weekly or daily basis to the Harbour Office at Itchenor, the Patrol Officer afloat, or to one of the wardens around the harbour.
		Unless you are displaying a current harbour dues paid plaque, you are liable for daily harbour dues.
	www.harbours.co.uk /chichest/chichest.html (201 words)

	Telegraph \| Travel \| Chichester: stranger in a secret garden
		Chichester itself has become known chiefly for its theatre and yearly arts festival.
		This stretch of wide golden sand, tucked away behind dunes at the entrance to Chichester Harbour, is routinely voted one of the best beaches in Britain.
		Further round the harbour lies Bosham, a quintessentially English village with thatched-roofed cottages around a village green and, on the coast itself, pastel-painted fishermen's homes overlooking the water.
	travel.telegraph.co.uk /travel/main.jhtml?xml=/travel/2005/06/18/etchich18.xml (910 words)

	HAYLING ISLAND LIFEBOAT STATION
		The casualty was in the entrance to Chichester Harbour.
		The yacht was towed into Chichester Harbour and as they approached Sparkes Marina the lifeboat crew changed to an alongside stern tow so that the yacht could be positioned with its wheelchair access point alongside the pontoon.
		A Dory with two people on board was leaving Chichester Harbour, returning to Bembridge IOW when, whilst crossing Chichester Bar, a rope went through a drain hole in the transom and around the propeller.
	www.haylinglifeboats.org.uk /launches-2004.htm (4190 words)

	Chichester Tourist Information on AboutBritain.com
		Chichester is the County town and one of the UK's finest smaller Cathedral cities.
		Chichester District Museum - Is rich in archaeology and local history and at The Guildhall Museum you can see some well preserved medieval frescos.
		Chichester District Museum, housed in an eighteenth century corn store, explores the history of Chichester and District.
	www.aboutbritain.com /towns/Chichester.asp (649 words)

	Chichester Harbour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		One of Chichester's key attractions is its close proximity to the sea, with a plethora of opportunities for leisure and tourism.
		The harbour itself has plenty of beautiful scenery and wildlife, that is enjoyed by walkers, sailors and passengers on harbour tours.
		There are 17 miles of well marked and lit channels.The harbour itself is internationally renowned for it nature conservation, and has its own harbour trust.
	www.chichesteruk.com /attractions/chichester_harbour/chichester_harbour.htm (250 words)

	Chichester
		By the 14th century Chichester Harbour was used to export wool and wheat.
		I cannot say much of Chichester, in which, if six or seven good families were removed, there would not be much conversation, except what is to be found among the canons, and the dignitaries of the cathedral.
		Chichester is not a place of much trade, nor is it very populous.
	www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /ITchichester.htm (331 words)

	Chichester Canal -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		The Chichester Canal runs 6km from the sea at Chichester Harbour to Birdham through two (A fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed) locks.
		The canal was built in 1822 having taken three years to build.
		The (Long and narrow strip of water made for boats or for irrigation) canal was never the success that had been hoped for however it survived until 1928 before being abandoned.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ch/chichester_canal.htm (107 words)

	Sussex appeal: from a holiday cottage in Bosham (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		They are run by Chichester Harbour Conservancy (a local charity) and the very modest fees help fund environmental projects.
		Chichester itself is a lovely cathedral city with a huge selection of shops and eating places.
		The Chichester Festival Theatre is only a short walk away, with a full programme of live performances between April and September.
	www.holidaycottages.cc /editorial-issue2/sussex2.html (1295 words)

	Chichester Harbour Conservancy - East Head (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Subject to prevailing weather conditions and the time it takes to implement the long term solution for East Head, there may be a requirement to repeat the recharge in the future.
		This short term measure will still require planning permission and it is estimated by Chichester District Council, who will be managing and undertaking the project, that work may not be able to start on site for about 8 weeks.
		The Chichester Harbour Conservancy is the statutory harbour authority for Chichester Harbour with a legal duty to manage the harbour and the surrounding land for the purposes of recreation and leisure, conservation and landscape protection.
	www.chichesteruk.co.uk /easthead.html (369 words)

	Chichester Harbour Wildfowlers Asociation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Chichester Harbour forms part of one of the largest estuarine systems to be found on the South Coast of England providing a diverse range of habitat and encouraging a variety of overwintering wildfowl.
		Widgeon and Teal are the prime quarry species that overwinter within Chichester Harbour along with Mallard, Pintail, Shoveler, Tufted Duck, Gadwall, Goldeneye, Pochard, and Canada Geese also Golden Plover and Snipe.
		Prospective new shooting members undergo a stringent training period in order to be able to distinguish between quarry and non quarry species as well as learning boundaries, shooting law and etiquette.
	www.chwa.org /theharbour.htm (150 words)

	News - Chichester Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More
		Chichester's annual Poppy Appeal was officially launched at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday by ci...
		A major initiative to safeguard the future of Chichester harbour â“ one of the south's most important areas of natural beauty and wildlife habitat â“ is being publicly launched.
		The harbour is under increasing pressure from a variety of sources â“ mainly housing development and intensive farming, and existing conservation efforts are claimed to be limited by lack of funds and weaknesses in the planning process.
	www.chiobserver.co.uk /ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=448&ArticleID=563378 (370 words)

	030916-exemss-R0929144439 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		5.1 Chichester Harbour Conservancy was formed in 1971 under the Chichester Harbour Act, with the primary role of managing the harbour, as well as the surrounding land identified by Parliament as "being significant to the integrated management of the land and water", which approximately coincided with the boundary of the AONB as designated in 1964.
		As it had drawn up previous management plans for the harbour, the Conservancy was asked by the local authority partners to prepare the AONB Management Plan on their behalf.
		5.3 Chichester Harbour is the smallest AONB in the south-east region, totalling 74 square kilometres and with 40% of its area comprising water at high tide.
	www.hants.gov.uk /decisions/decisions-docs/030916-exemss-R0929144439.html (4308 words)

	AONB - Chichester Harbour page 2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Chichester Harbour Conservancy is both a Statutory Harbour Authority and Joint Advisory Committee.
		Under the Chichester Harbour Conservancy Act 1971, the Conservancy has a duty to maintain and improve the Harbour and Amenity Area for recreation and leisure, nature conservation and natural beauty.
		Friends of Chichester Harbour, Chichester Conservation Volunteers, English Nature, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, the Bosmere Hundred, Chichester Harbour Trust, Wildlife Trust.
	www.countryside.gov.uk /LAR/Landscape/DL/aonbs/aonb_chichester2.asp (281 words)

	Chichester -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		city, Chichester district, administrative county of West Sussex, historic county of Sussex, England.
		It lies on the coastal plain of the English Channel at the foot of the chalk South Downs a mile from the head of Chichester Harbour, with which it is connected by canal.
		Chichester is known for its cathedral and harbour for sailing; there is...
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9023996?tocId=9023996 (526 words)

	RIBnet Forums - Chichester/Langstone Harbour
		Chichester harbour is very pleasant for a slow bimble around.
		The Harbour Master in Chichester is a bit of a pain with regards the Speed Restrictions.
		Chichester Harbour is massive, and its very massive at 8 Knots.
	www.rib.net /forum/showthread.php?t=7530 (1081 words)

	birding facts Birding Resources by the Fat Birder
		Chichester gravel pits, to the south-east of the city, are easy to include in visits to Chichester Harbour or Pagham.
		Chichester Harbour Conservancy is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty comprising 11 square miles of water and 11 square miles of land with 17 miles of well marked and lighted channels which, with its easy access to the Solent, makes it an ideal water recreation centre.
		A boat trip with CHICHESTER HARBOUR WATER TOURS enables you to see much of this unspoilt area from the water, from the narrow harbour mouth between Sandy Point Hayling Island and East Head to the Dell Quay, Bosham, Thorny Island and Emsworth channels.
	www.fatbirder.com /links_geo/europe/england_sussex.html (1851 words)

	Chichester Harbour - Bosham, Dell Quay, Itchenor
		Dell Quay, the old port of Chichester, is some two miles from the city.
		The village of West Itchenor overlooks the Chichester Channel and the views across the harbour to Chidham, Bosham and Chichester with the Downs behind are excellent.
		To the south east of the harbour are to be found the seaside towns of East and West Wittering and Bracklesham Bay, always popular with visitors.
	www.chichesterweb.co.uk /harbour/harbour2.htm (159 words)

	Chichester Harbour - England
		Chichester Harbour lies west of Chichester, with an entrance from the English Channel between Selsey and Hayling Island.
		The harbour is a very popular yachting centre and set in its midst is the second largest marina in Britain offering superb facilities in a beautiful environment.
		During the summer the harbour villages are thronged with sailing folk, but these are places that have much to offer visitors at all seasons.
	www.chichesterweb.co.uk /harbour/harbour1.htm (192 words)

	Directory Notice-board. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Owned by Chichester Harbour Conservancy, Solar Heritage is now in her second year in the Harbour.
		These elegant wading birds spend part of their year in Chichester Harbour but exactly where they go for the rest of the year is not known.
		Chichester Harbour is the second most important site in Britain for migrating Greenshank, making these rare birds an ideal focus for the project.
	www.emsworth.info /noticeboard.htm (2940 words)

	"Sandy Point Yacht Charters" - Hayling Island
		The Solent has a wide range of harbours, marinas and quiet estuaries to explore with some excellent public houses to visit.
		It is ideal for cruising in calm waters as it is sheltered by the Isle of Wight.
		Chichester Harbour, Isle of Wight, South Coast, United Kingdom, Cowes, Lymington
	www.sandypointyachtcharter.co.uk (490 words)

	Bed and Breakfast
		Hollybank is a lovely Georgian country house with elegant rooms and views of Chichester Harbour, in a beautiful 10 acre woodland garden with tennis court on the outskirts of Emsworth.
		Within easy reach of Chichester, Goodwood, Portsmouth, the Ferry Port, Hayling Island, Chichester Harbour and the South Downs, Emsworth is an attractive old fishing village with a variety of restaurants, pubs and harbour walks.
		The Green Room is a large double room with southerly views across the garden to Chichester Harbour, with en-suite bathroom.
	www.hollybankhouse.com /bandb.htm (286 words)

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