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  Fishbourne
Fishbourne is a village near Chichester in West Sussex, the location of one of the most important archaeological sites in the United Kingdom.
The Roman villa excavated by Cunliffe's team was so large that it became known as Fishbourne Roman Palace, and a museum was erected to protect and preserve some of the remains in situ.
In size, it is approximately equivalent to Nero's Golden House in Rome or to the Roman villa at Piazza Armerina[?] in Sicily.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/fi/Fishbourne.html   (290 words)

  
 Chichester Harbour - Harbour Villages
New buildings appeared at Fishbourne and are presumed to have been owned by Cogidubnus, the wealthy governor of the region who was styled 'King of the British'.
Fishbourne emerges, in the survey of 1086 as 'Fiseborne', held by the French Abbey of Seez having previously been held by Tostig who was slain in battle against his brother King Harold.
Fishbourne Roman Palace was discovered by accident during the digging of a water mains trench.
www.conservancy.co.uk /out/harbour_villages.asp?village=Fishbourne   (698 words)

  
 Roll of Honour - Sussex - Fishbourne
Fishbourne Parish Church War Memorial is to be found inside St. Mary and St. Peter Parish Church although the church was firmly locked when we tried to gain access.
Son of Louis Eugene and Katherine Parrell Du Moulin of Fishbourne Lodge, Fishbourne.
Son of Harold Edwin and Florence Mary Ward of Fishbourne.
www.roll-of-honour.com /Sussex/Fishbourne.html   (424 words)

  
 Fishbourne Palace - Icons of England
While many Roman villas had been previously found in England, the Fishbourne site turned out to be a true palace.
Fishbourne must have been one of the most luxurious buildings in the whole Roman Empire.
Because it is an exemplifier of all that would become available of those benefits of the highly civilised life which the Romans could offer the woad-wearing, foot-fighting Brittani.
www.icons.org.uk /nom/nominations/fishbourne-palace?b_start:int=38   (224 words)

  
 VILLA REGIS COGIDVBNI
The first buildings on the Fishbourne site were timber-built and of a military nature, very likely a deepwater anchorage and supply-base built during the initial Claudian invasion of south-east Britain.
The campaigns on the south coast were conducted by the future emperor Vespasian, at this time known merely as the legate Titus Flavius Vespasianus, who was placed in command of the Second Augustan Legion.
The villa was apparently destroyed by fire in the late third century during which lead from the roof of the north wing melted over the surface of the mozaics beneath.
www.roman-britain.org /places/fishbourne.htm   (913 words)

  
 Fishbourne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fishbourne is a village and civil parish in the Chichester District of West Sussex, situated 2 miles (3.2km west of Chichester.
There is a Fishbourne located in New Jersey, USA which was originated by people from West Sussex.
Fishbourne is the location of a major archaeological site known as Fishbourne Roman Palace.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fishbourne   (205 words)

  
 Fishbourne Roman Palace on AboutBritain.com
Fishbourne's impressive remains came to light in 1960 when a new water main cut into the previously unsuspected foundations and mosaics.
Fishbourne's superb Roman garden has been replanted to its original plan, based on the bedding trenches, tree pits and post holes that survived centuries of ploughing.
Fishbourne railway station is about 5 min walk from the palace.
www.aboutbritain.com /FishbourneRomanPalace.htm   (609 words)

  
 Fishbourne Palace
The Fishbourne Palace has twenty mosaic floors that are almost completely intact, located where their builders created them.
Fishbourne Palace has a small but excellent museum with items recovered from the site, and background information about the history of the site.
There are occasional tours throughout the day, and Fishbourne Palace sponsors a number of special activities related to Roman history and archeology.
www.timetravel-britain.com /05/April/fishbourne.shtml   (528 words)

  
 West Sussex Past - Pictures (Heritage Consortium)
The photographic archive comprises c.8,500 photographic images, in fl and white and colour, on glass plate negatives, roll film negatives and colour slides.
These all relate to the excavations at Fishbourne, artefacts from the excavation or the museum and its gardens.
Approximately 3,500 relate to the main excavation campaign in the 1960s, 250 to the harbourside excavations, 50 conservation slides, 100 of west wing excavations, c200 of miscellaneous artefacts, museum displays etc and c700 of the current excavations.
www.westsussexpast.org.uk /pictures/fishbournerompal.html   (200 words)

  
 Local Heritage Initiative - Fishbourne the Book
The determination dating from the sixties that Fishbourne should have its own playing field gave rise to a strong community spirit, which this project will build on.
For newcomers and established residents it is important to foster the idea of Fishbourne as a community, distinct from its nearby cathedral city and more than simply a dormitory area.
The children of Fishbourne CE Primary School will be actively involved in interviewing and gathering the information.
www.lhi.org.uk /projects_directory/projects_by_region/south_east/west_sussex/fishbourne_the_book/index.html   (345 words)

  
 Romans in Britain - The magnificent palace at Fishbourne
In 1960, a workman was laying a new water main at Fishbourne in Sussex when he unearthed some pottery.
Eventually, they brought the remains of Fishbourne Palace to the surface.
This was the biggest single building ever found in Britain, covering an area the size of Buckingham Palace in London.
www.romans-in-britain.org.uk /arc_fishbourne_palace.htm   (731 words)

  
 Rear Admiral Lillian E. Fishbourne, USN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
ear Admiral Fishbourne became the first African-American female to be promoted to the rank of Admiral in the United States Navy upon her promotion to the star rank of Rear Admiral on February 1, 1998.
RADM Fishbourne was awarded a Master of Science degree in Telecommunications Systems Management from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California in 1982.
RADM Fishbourne and her spouse, Albert J. Sullivan of Daytona Beach, Florida have one daughter, Cherese, age 16.
www.newcommunity.org /clarion/jun98/articles/p8-1.html   (457 words)

  
 West Sussex County Council: Fishbourne   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The name Fishbourne is derived from Fissaburna, Fiseborne and Fysshburn all meaning a stream with fish.
Fishbourne is located west of Chichester bordering Chichester Harbour, an area of outstanding natural beauty having many beautiful walks.
Fishbourne is twinned with Lagrune sur mer in the Calvados reagion of France.
www.westsussex.gov.uk /ccm/content/your-council/parish-static-content/fishbourne.jsp   (497 words)

  
 Local Heritage Initiative - School Involvement
FISHBOURNE C.E. Teachers of Fishbourne Primary School, led by Nick Sharp, are happy to take part in the Fishbourne Book and Photo Archive Project.
Yr 2 ‘Fishbourne Village’ as part of ‘Fishbourne and Arundel’ preparation May 2005 for delivery Summer 2.
Yr 5 ‘The War Years in Fishbourne’ as part of ‘Britain in the 1930’s and 40’s’, Preparation June 2005 for delivery Autumn 1.
www.lhi.org.uk /projects_directory/projects_by_region/south_east/west_sussex/fishbourne_the_book/school.html   (219 words)

  
 Fishbourne, Isle of Wight - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fishbourne is a small village between Wootton and Ryde, on the Isle of Wight.
It is positioned on the eastern bank of Wootton Creek, and includes the terminal for the Wightlink car ferry from Portsmouth.
Fishbourne, together with the adjoining Kite Hill area, has applied for Parish Council status.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fishbourne,_Isle_of_Wight   (137 words)

  
 Sussex OPC Page for New Fishbourne, West Sussex   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Parish Church of St Peter and St Mary, overlooking Fishbourne Creek and the water meadows, is more than 700 years old.
The church was originally dedicated to St Peter alone, but when the south side was built at a later date and dedicated to St Mary, resulting in the two dedications.
OPC for New Fishbourne is : Holly Pickthall
www.sussex-opc.org /ParishPages/N/NewFishbourne/NewFishbourneMain.htm   (237 words)

  
 The Fishbourne Car Ferry - Transport Centre, Colourpoint Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Watching from the kitchen window of his childhood home at Wootton he would wait for the graceful ocean liners to pass along the Solent but, as he often missed them, more time was spent watching the ferries arriving at and departing from nearby Fishbourne.
As time progressed and the ferries were replaced John's interests in the history of the service grew and his research has uncovered much more of interest about the Fishbourne ferry than he had ever realised.
This book looks at the history of the Fishbourne car ferry and speculates on what may lie ahead.
www.colourpoint.co.uk /titles/1904242308-11.html   (221 words)

  
 Fishbourne Fähren - Buchen Sie Fähren nach Fishbourne
Auf dieser Seite finden Sie alles was Sie über Fishbourne Fähren wissen müssen.
Fishbourne liegt auf der Nord-Ost Seite der Isle of Wight (Insel Wight), zwischen Cowes and Ryde.
Wenn Sie von Portmouth kommen wird Fishbourne Ihr erster Eindruck von der Isle of Wight sein.
www.directferries.de /fishbourne_faehre.htm   (181 words)

  
 Sussex Past - Museums & Properties - OFFICIAL SITE - Fishbourne Roman Palace
Come and see the newly-lit North Wing building over the spectacular Roman mosiacs, see the brand new audio-visual with stunning computer graphics reconstructing the Palace as it was, and get to handle actual Roman objects in the brand-new Collections Discovery Centre.
Fishbourne Roman Palace was discovered by accident during the digging of a water main trench in 1960.
The discovery led to nine seasons of excavations that showed the site had developed from a military base at the time of the Roman invasion in AD43 to a sumptuous Palace by the end of the first century.
www.sussexpast.co.uk /fishbourne   (677 words)

  
 Fishbourne Ferry - Timetables, prices and Fishbourne ferry tickets
If you are looking for a Ferry to Fishbourne, please visit our Ferry to Fishbourne page.
Lying between Cowes and Ryde on the north-east side of the Isle of Wight, Fishbourne ferry port is the Island terminal for the vehicle ferries from Portsmouth.
The Isle of Wight is a compact Island and from Fishbourne ferry port all destinations are within easy reach by car or public transport.
www.directferries.co.uk /fishbourne_ferry.htm   (239 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk Books: Fishbourne   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Fishbourne: A Roman Palace and Its Garden (New Aspects of Antiquity) by Barry Cunliffe (Paperback - 5 April 1971)
Fishbourne: A Roman Palace and Its Garden by Barry Cunliffe (Hardcover - Jun 1971)
Fishbourne: A Roman Palace and Its Garden (New Aspects of Antiquity) by Barry Cunliffe (Hardcover - 5 April 1971)
www.amazon.co.uk /s?ie=UTF8&tag2=travelsearch-21&keywords=Fishbourne&search-type=ss&index=books-uk&page=1   (239 words)

  
 West Sussex County Council: Fishbourne   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Fishbourne Tennis Club is located at the four courts off Blackboy Lane on the Fishbourne Playing Field.
Members of the public may hire the courts outside of club sessions at the rate of £4/hour (£6 hour when floodlit).  The court key is in a coded safe - you will be given the code when paying for the booking.
Courts may be booked up to a week in advance by contacting the Fishbourne Club.
www.westsussex.gov.uk /ccm/content/your-council/parish-static-content/fishbourne.jsp?page=6   (360 words)

  
 Fishbourne Ferry Port - information for travelling to Fishbourne ferry port
For ferry bookings, please visit our Fishbourne Ferry or Ferry to Fishbourne pages.
We can also arrange hotels in Fishbourne and many cities and destinations throughout Europe.
For more information and booking please visit our Fishbourne accommodation page.
www.directferries.co.uk /fishbourne.htm   (110 words)

  
 Sussex Top Attractions
Twenty mosaics are on display along with the remains of hypocausts, courtyards, corridors and a bath suite.
Ziet de fijnste Britse collectie van ter plaatse gelegde Romeinse mozaïeken in Fishbourne.
Fishbourne Roman Palace Near Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3QS www.sussexpast.co.uk
www.sussextourism.org.uk /sta_fishbourne.htm   (306 words)

  
 Welcome to Sussex Past - Sussex Archaeological Society
News for Fishbourne Roman Palace Appeal is Topps!
Fishbourne Roman Palace receives a £33,700 donation towards its Million Pound Mosaic Appeal.
The Society's excavations at Fishbourne have been published, partly in colour!.
www.sussexpast.co.uk   (626 words)

  
 CSCP - CLC - Book 2 - Stage 16   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Great photos and some clear descriptions of many of the rooms and mosaics taken by a band of archaeologists on a trip to Fishbourne.
Large image of model of Fishbourne villa as used on p.69 of CLC Bk.II.
A PDF document (requiring Acrobat reader) which looks again at the plan of Fishbourne and postulates that it may not have been built for Cogidubnus but for his son.
www.cambridgescp.com /page.php?p=clc^oa_book2^stage16   (534 words)

  
 Fishbourne, John William Yorke - Bright Sparcs Published Sources
Gardiner, Lyndsay, 'Fishbourne, John William Yorke (1843-1911), medical practitioner', in Bede Nairn and Geoffrey Serle (eds), Australian Dictionary of Biography, vol.
Judge, Cliff and Emmerson, Roma, 'Dr John Fishbourne - Vociferous Parent for the Handicapped', The Medical Journal of Australia, vol.
Williams, Brian, 'Dr John Fishbourne: a Pioneer in the Evolution of Special Education in Victoria', Melbourne Studies in Education, vol.
www.asap.unimelb.edu.au /bsparcs/bib/P001059p.htm   (156 words)

  
 Fishbourne Ferry port - Ferries to Fishbourne information - directferries.com
Lying between Cowes and Ryde on the north-east side of the Isle of Wight, Fishbourne is the Island terminal for the vehicle ferries from Portsmouth.
Fishbourne will be your first impression of the Isle of Wight if you reach it by ferry from Portsmouth.
It is a very pretty little port, with just below it, Wooton Creek, a delightful tidal inlet much loved by yachtsmen and ravishing scenery hunters.
www.directferries.ie /fishbourne.htm   (100 words)

  
 West Sussex County Council: The Fishbourne Book Project   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
We aim to write a history of the village of Fishbourne based on the memories of its current and past residents and to create an archive of photographs of the village.
We would be delighted to hear from any and all past or present residents who would like to contribute their memories or photos (or both!).
The greater the variety of memories, knowledge and records of the village the greater the interest of the book will be, and the greater the value of the archive collections.
www.westsussex.gov.uk /redirect?oid=[com.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.MultiPartArticle:{id=1736609}]&context=live   (515 words)

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