High Salvington
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High Salvington is a neighbourhood of the Borough
of Worthing
in West Sussex
, England
. It lies north of the A27
2.9 miles (4.6 km) northwest of the town centre.
Unlike Salvington
to the south, High Salvington was part of the parish of Durrington
until it became part of the borough of Worthing in 1929.
The neighbourhood has a shop, The Village Shop which includes a bakery, post office and general store. The main landmark is High Salvington windmill
, which has been restored to a working condition over the last 30 years. The windmill is open every first and third Sunday afternoon during the months April to September, for the public to view.
High Salvington is located on the South Downs north of Salvington
, and is separated from Findon Valley
by the Gallops, a public open space.
At High Salvington after 1923, despite the protests of preservationists, many large detached houses of various styles spread almost to the top of Salvington Hill. Housing in the locality reaches higher up the South Downs
than anywhere else in Worthing, reaching the 120 metre contour. Many old trees and banks were retained, especially in Salvington Hill.
At the top of West Hill in High Salvington lies remains of Neolithic
huts, possibly used by Neolithic flint miners. High Salvington may have one of only a few flint
mines in Britain, however since the fields containing the possible mines were disturbed by plough use this cannot be made definite.
Built in 1928, the Anglican
church of St Peter is made of corrugated iron and is the only iron church in Worthing. High Salvington is also the home of St Michael's Catholic Church, which moved to its present location from Durrington
in 1966.
Together with Findon Valley, High Salvington is part of the Cissbury electoral division
of West Sussex.
Salvington, along with High Salvington have their own local football team "Salvington Football Club". Founded in March 2009 by Phil Heckels, Darren Cooper and Nev Galvin, they compete in the Worthing & Horsham District Sunday League where they won the 4th Division undefeted in their debut season, 2009/10. They play their home games at The Rotary, Hillbarn. Their Badge Contains the image of the famous windmill.
Borough
A borough is an administrative division in various countries. In principle, the term borough designates a self-governing township although, in practice, official use of the term varies widely....
of Worthing
Worthing
Worthing is a large seaside town with borough status in West Sussex, within the historic County of Sussex, forming part of the Brighton/Worthing/Littlehampton conurbation. It is situated at the foot of the South Downs, west of Brighton, and east of the county town of Chichester...
in West Sussex
West Sussex
West Sussex is a county in the south of England, bordering onto East Sussex , Hampshire and Surrey. The county of Sussex has been divided into East and West since the 12th century, and obtained separate county councils in 1888, but it remained a single ceremonial county until 1974 and the coming...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It lies north of the A27
A27 road
The A27 is a major road in England. It runs from its junction with the A36 at Whiteparish in the county of Wiltshire. It closely parallels the south coast, where it passes through West Sussex and terminates at Pevensey in East Sussex.Between Portsmouth and Lewes, it is one of the busiest trunk...
2.9 miles (4.6 km) northwest of the town centre.
Unlike Salvington
Salvington
Salvington is a neighbourhood of the Borough of Worthing in West Sussex, England. It lies south of the A27 road two miles north-west of the town centre....
to the south, High Salvington was part of the parish of Durrington
Durrington
-United Kingdom:*Durrington, West Sussex*Durrington, Wiltshire*Durrington Walls, a prehistoric henge monument*Durrington-on-Sea railway station...
until it became part of the borough of Worthing in 1929.
The neighbourhood has a shop, The Village Shop which includes a bakery, post office and general store. The main landmark is High Salvington windmill
High Salvington windmill
Durrington or High Salvington Windmill is a Grade II listed post mill in High Salvington, Sussex that has been restored and is in full working order. The mill stands above sea level and is able to take advantage of incoming sea winds.-History:...
, which has been restored to a working condition over the last 30 years. The windmill is open every first and third Sunday afternoon during the months April to September, for the public to view.
High Salvington is located on the South Downs north of Salvington
Salvington
Salvington is a neighbourhood of the Borough of Worthing in West Sussex, England. It lies south of the A27 road two miles north-west of the town centre....
, and is separated from Findon Valley
Findon Valley
Findon Valley is a neighbourhood of the Borough of Worthing in West Sussex, England. It lies on the A24 road 2.9 miles north of the town centre....
by the Gallops, a public open space.
At High Salvington after 1923, despite the protests of preservationists, many large detached houses of various styles spread almost to the top of Salvington Hill. Housing in the locality reaches higher up the South Downs
South Downs
The South Downs is a range of chalk hills that extends for about across the south-eastern coastal counties of England from the Itchen Valley of Hampshire in the west to Beachy Head, near Eastbourne, East Sussex, in the east. It is bounded on its northern side by a steep escarpment, from whose...
than anywhere else in Worthing, reaching the 120 metre contour. Many old trees and banks were retained, especially in Salvington Hill.
At the top of West Hill in High Salvington lies remains of Neolithic
Neolithic
The Neolithic Age, Era, or Period, or New Stone Age, was a period in the development of human technology, beginning about 9500 BC in some parts of the Middle East, and later in other parts of the world. It is traditionally considered as the last part of the Stone Age...
huts, possibly used by Neolithic flint miners. High Salvington may have one of only a few flint
Flint
Flint is a hard, sedimentary cryptocrystalline form of the mineral quartz, categorized as a variety of chert. It occurs chiefly as nodules and masses in sedimentary rocks, such as chalks and limestones. Inside the nodule, flint is usually dark grey, black, green, white, or brown in colour, and...
mines in Britain, however since the fields containing the possible mines were disturbed by plough use this cannot be made definite.
Built in 1928, the Anglican
Church of England
The Church of England is the officially established Christian church in England and the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The church considers itself within the tradition of Western Christianity and dates its formal establishment principally to the mission to England by St...
church of St Peter is made of corrugated iron and is the only iron church in Worthing. High Salvington is also the home of St Michael's Catholic Church, which moved to its present location from Durrington
Durrington
-United Kingdom:*Durrington, West Sussex*Durrington, Wiltshire*Durrington Walls, a prehistoric henge monument*Durrington-on-Sea railway station...
in 1966.
Together with Findon Valley, High Salvington is part of the Cissbury electoral division
Cissbury (electoral division)
Cissbury is an electoral division of West Sussex in the United Kingdom, and returns one member to sit on West Sussex County Council.-Extent:...
of West Sussex.
Salvington, along with High Salvington have their own local football team "Salvington Football Club". Founded in March 2009 by Phil Heckels, Darren Cooper and Nev Galvin, they compete in the Worthing & Horsham District Sunday League where they won the 4th Division undefeted in their debut season, 2009/10. They play their home games at The Rotary, Hillbarn. Their Badge Contains the image of the famous windmill.