Westhampnett
| Westhampnett | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
Church of St Peter | |
Location within West Sussex | |
| Area | 8.89 km2 (3.43 sq mi) |
| Population | 709 (2011 Census) |
| • Density | 52/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | SU883062 |
| • London | 53 miles (85 km) NNE |
| Civil parish |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CHICHESTER |
| Postcode district | PO18 |
| Dialling code | 01243 |
| Police | Sussex |
| Fire | West Sussex |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| UK Parliament | |
Westhampnett (or West Hampnett) is a village, Anglican parish and civil parish in the district of Chichester in West Sussex, England, located 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast of Chichester on the former A27 road, now by-passed. The village is pre-Norman and is home to many listed buildings, including the Saxon church of St Peter, where three bishops of Chichester are buried. The parish of Westhampnett includes most of Goodwood estate, its golf courses, cricket club, motor-racing circuit and airfield.