Where is River Lavant, West Sussex?

River Lavant, West Sussex is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO20 7PE), in the parish of Fishbourne.

How do I get to River Lavant, West Sussex?

The nearest railway station is Fishbourne, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO20 7PE.

Is River Lavant, West Sussex a protected site?

Yes — River Lavant, West Sussex is part of the Chichester Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chichester Harbour National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to River Lavant, West Sussex?

The nearest railway station is Fishbourne, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO20 7PE.

Museums · South East England

River Lavant, West Sussex

In or near Apuldram.

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River Lavant, West Sussex — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Boats on the mud in Fishbourne Channel - geograph.org.uk - 1021711 — Nick Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Fishbourne · 1.4 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

River Lavant, West Sussex is a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chichester Harbour SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chichester Harbour
Ramsar wetland: Chichester and Langstone Harbours

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The River Lavant is located in West Sussex, South-East England. It is notable for its unique hydrological characteristics and is part of the region's natural history. The river features several points of interest, including sites of ecological significance.

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Background

History

The Lavant may once have had its source north of Midhurst, with the increased drainage area possibly leading to size more akin to the River Rother; however, erosion and weathering over centuries have led to its current source and size. The Lavant's course has changed on multiple occasions, one significant instance being in Roman times when the river was believed to have been diverted through Chichester to provide drinking water for the town. The Lavant is believed to have made its way to the sea via Pagham Rife and Pagham Harbour. Newbury notes historians have conjectured this diversion may have taken place in either Roman or medieval times, one side effect being less stress on drainage to…

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Coordinates: 50.8272, -0.8094
County: West Sussex
District: Chichester
Parish: Fishbourne
Postcode: PO20 7PE
Parliamentary constituency: Chichester
Nearest railway station: Fishbourne — 1.4 km

Sources

wikipedia: River Lavant, West Sussex (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Fishbourne

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Historic houses · South East England

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Where to eat & stay near River Lavant, West Sussex

Places to stay

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Caravan parks · South East England

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Hotels · South East England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is River Lavant, West Sussex?: River Lavant, West Sussex is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO20 7PE), in the parish of Fishbourne.
What is River Lavant, West Sussex?: River Lavant, West Sussex — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to River Lavant, West Sussex?: The nearest railway station is Fishbourne, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO20 7PE.
Is River Lavant, West Sussex a protected site?: Yes — River Lavant, West Sussex is part of the Chichester Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chichester Harbour National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to River Lavant, West Sussex?: The nearest railway station is Fishbourne, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO20 7PE.