Aldwick is a seaside village and civil parish in the Arun district of West Sussex, England. Bognor Regis is to the east of the village. The ecclesiastical parish, formerly part of Pagham includes the smaller settlement of Rose Green.
There are three churches, a few shops and several miles of beach.
History
Aldwick was formerly part of the older Pagham parish and formerly an important tithing, giving its name to a hundred. and was subsequently converted to a convenience store.
Churches
Aldwick has three churches: Anglican, dedicated to St Richard of Chichester, built in 1933 (a former iron church existed); Roman Catholic dedicated to St Anthony of Viareggio; Free Church (Baptist).
Landmarks
A blue cedar Cedrus atlantica (glauca) was planted by Queen Mary in 1929.
Notable residents
- Duff Cooper (1890–1954) became Viscount Norwich of Aldwick in 1952
- The Marchioness of Cambridge had "Three Ways" built at Canons Close, for her occasional use.
- Albert Grant (1831-99) lived at Aldwick Place and died there in August 1899.
- Raine Spencer (1929–2016), socialite and stepmother to Diana, Princess of Wales and daughter of Barbara Cartland, lived in Aldwick.
References
External links
- Aldwick Local Businesses and Attractions
- Aldwick Parish Council website
- Aldwick Preservation Society