Colgate, West Sussex
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| Area | 22.44 km2 (8.66 sq mi) [1] |
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| Population | 1,119 [1] 2001 Census |
| – density | 50/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TQ230328 |
| – London | 29 miles (47 km) N |
| Civil parish | Colgate |
| District | Horsham |
| Shire county | West Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HORSHAM |
| Postcode district | RH12 |
| Dialling code | 01293 |
| Police | Sussex |
| Fire | West Sussex |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
| UK Parliament | Horsham |
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Coordinates: 51°04′53″N 0°14′39″W / 51.08148°N 0.24428°W
Colgate is a small village and civil parish in the Horsham district of West Sussex, England, about four miles (6 km) north east of Horsham.
A small village, with its origins at the northern edge of St. Leonards Forest, it has no shops or retail facilities. There is a pub "The Dragon", and a church and a small primary school. There is a range of architectural styles in the village, with houses present from several different design eras. In the late twentieth century there have been some small developments of new houses in the centre of the village.
Nearby settlements include the similar villages of Faygate and Pease Pottage, and the village is located close to the towns of both Horsham and Crawley.
History
The area is associated with the Wealden iron industry, Col possibly referring to charcoal burners. Many hammer ponds are still visible within the parish. Gate is thought to refer to an entrance to the historically much larger St. Leonards Forest.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "2001 Census: West Sussex – Population by Parish" (PDF). West Sussex County Council. Retrieved 12 April 2009.
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