South Bersted

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South Bersted
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South Bersted
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OS grid reference SU934002
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Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town Bognor Regis
Postcode district PO22
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50°47′39″N0°40′31″W / 50.79403°N 0.67517°W / 50.79403; -0.67517

South Bersted is a village and parish [1] in the Arun district of West Sussex, England. It forms part of the built up area of Bognor Regis and lies on the A259 and A29 roads one mile (1.6 km) north of the town centre.

The Grade II* listed Church of St. Mary Magdalene South Bersted Church 3.JPG
The Grade II* listed Church of St. Mary Magdalene

The Anglican parish church of Saint Mary Magdalene is mainly 13th century including the tower. Beginning as a chapel of Pagham it was a separate parish including Bognor by 1465. [3]

South Bersted C of E primary school has gained bronze and silver awards as an Eco-school. [4]

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References

  1. "GENUKI: South Bersted" . Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  2. Historic England. "Church of St Mary Magdalene (Grade II*) (1190914)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  3. St. Wilfreds Church history
  4. BBC schools page