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Parish of West Wittering, by Thomas Walker Horsfield, published 1835 in The History, Antiquities and Topography of the County of Sussex (vol. II, rape of Chichester, pp.38-40) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2397][Lib 3212] & The Keep [LIB/507380][Lib/500088] & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries
West Wittering, by Mark Antony Lower, M.A., published 1870 in A Compendious History of Sussex, Topographical, Archaeological & Anecdotal (vol. II, pp.267-268, Lewes: George P. Bacon) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8946][Lib 3315] & The Keep [LIB/500158] View Online
Ordnance Survey Book of Reference to the plan of the Parish of West Wittering, published 1875 (article, London: H.M.S.O. & printed at George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode) View Online
West Wittering Church, by Brighton Herald, published 1875 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 26, notes & queries, p.276) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2111] & The Keep [LIB/500244] & S.A.S. library View Online
The Play Acted by the 'Tipteers' at West Wittering, Chichester, by James L. C. Boger, M.A., published 1901 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 44, article, pp.178-183) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2129] & The Keep [LIB/500262] & S.A.S. library View Online
The Pleistocene fauna of West Wittering, by J. P. Johnson, published January 1901 in The Proceedings of the Geologists' Association London (no. 17 issue 5, article, pp.262-264)
A Short History of West Wittering and its Church, by Arthur Tidman Gill, published 1922 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4297]
Redlands: An Old Sussex Homestead, by William Roebuck Read, published 1930 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 4830][Lib 8733]
The home of the Farne family for 500 years, Redlands was off the main West Wittering road.
West Wittering Harbour, by L. F. Ramsey, published 1934 in Sussex County Magazine (vol. VIII no. 12, article, pp.741-743) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 9329] & The Keep [LIB/500178]
Sussex Church Plans XXXVIII: S.S. Peter and Paul, West Wittering and West Witterington - Erneley Tombs, by W. H. G. [W. H. Godfrey], published November 1936 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. VI no. 4, article, pp.118-121) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 12537][Lib 8863][Lib 8224] & The Keep [LIB/500208] & S.A.S. library
A Short History of St Peter and St Paul, West Wittering, by W. R. Bassett Smith, published 1939 accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8266]
Looking Back in Sussex: The Story of the Manhood and West Wittering down to Domesday, by W. E. P. Done, published 1953 (176 pp., Faber & Faber Ltd.) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 97] & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries
the story of the Manhood and West Wittering down to Domesday
Review by L. F. [L. Fleming] in Sussex Notes and Queries, May 1954:The author of this pleasant, well written and well produced book quotes Belloc to attest his love of Sussex, and sees his theme with a poet's more than an historian's eye.
He discourses of early man in this country, before the Conquest, from a local stance, perhaps, but not very much of Sussex or the Manhood. Some of the early chapters are good, well-digested Gordon Childe. For Roman times the author invokes V.C.H. Sussex III. But a "caveat" must be entered. S. E. Winbolt's services to Sussex archaeology were outstanding, especially in popularising field work. But both he and Heron-Allen were sometimes carried away by their enthusiasm. For instance the head of Germanicus, illustrated in V.C.H., was Roman but not of local origin. Closer examination revealed that it had been repaired in modern times. And the legend of the Roman foundations of Bosham Church was contradicted, by inference, in Clapham's "English Romanesque Architecture," and in Baldwin Brown's "Anglo-Saxon Architecture."
Regarding the Belgi, no evidence from excavations has yet been found to confirm that these people occupied the site of Chichester. I do not know the evidence for the author's assertion that the Belgi stormed the Trundle. The author's speculations on Pagham Harbour and Cumeneshora-Kynor, following S.A.C. liii, 8, but the author, information in "History of Pagham." I am loth to give up Cumeneshora-Kynor, following S.A.C. liii, 8, but the author, after Eric E. Barker, S.A.C. lxxxvi, 64, may be right.
Chapter XIII affords a useful summary of the descent of the South Saxon monarchy. The last two chapters come home and are valuable in drawing attention to interesting topics, the former extent of commons and roadside wastes in the district, and the possible course of Roman roads.
There is no reference to Dr. Wilson's reports on the excavations directed by him on behalf of the Chichester Civic Society, nor to the aerial photographs lately taken of the Selsey peninsula, that have given rise to interesting hypotheses regarding the Roman economy. Further light on the subjects discussed in the book under review, can be shed by excavation, work for experts as the author says, but for the amateur too.
He discourses of early man in this country, before the Conquest, from a local stance, perhaps, but not very much of Sussex or the Manhood. Some of the early chapters are good, well-digested Gordon Childe. For Roman times the author invokes V.C.H. Sussex III. But a "caveat" must be entered. S. E. Winbolt's services to Sussex archaeology were outstanding, especially in popularising field work. But both he and Heron-Allen were sometimes carried away by their enthusiasm. For instance the head of Germanicus, illustrated in V.C.H., was Roman but not of local origin. Closer examination revealed that it had been repaired in modern times. And the legend of the Roman foundations of Bosham Church was contradicted, by inference, in Clapham's "English Romanesque Architecture," and in Baldwin Brown's "Anglo-Saxon Architecture."
Regarding the Belgi, no evidence from excavations has yet been found to confirm that these people occupied the site of Chichester. I do not know the evidence for the author's assertion that the Belgi stormed the Trundle. The author's speculations on Pagham Harbour and Cumeneshora-Kynor, following S.A.C. liii, 8, but the author, information in "History of Pagham." I am loth to give up Cumeneshora-Kynor, following S.A.C. liii, 8, but the author, after Eric E. Barker, S.A.C. lxxxvi, 64, may be right.
Chapter XIII affords a useful summary of the descent of the South Saxon monarchy. The last two chapters come home and are valuable in drawing attention to interesting topics, the former extent of commons and roadside wastes in the district, and the possible course of Roman roads.
There is no reference to Dr. Wilson's reports on the excavations directed by him on behalf of the Chichester Civic Society, nor to the aerial photographs lately taken of the Selsey peninsula, that have given rise to interesting hypotheses regarding the Roman economy. Further light on the subjects discussed in the book under review, can be shed by excavation, work for experts as the author says, but for the amateur too.
Parish of West Wittering, edited by L. F. Salzman, published 1953 in The Victoria History of the County of Sussex (vol. 4: The Rape of Chichester, pp.217-221, London: Victoria County History, ISBN-10: 071290588X & ISBN-13: 9780712905886) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 7398] & The Keep [LIB/500082] & R.I.B.A. Library & East Sussex Libraries View Online
The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, West Wittering, by W. E. P. Done, published 1958 (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 6549]
Saxon Cross in West Wittering Church, by W. E. P. Done, published May 1961 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. XV no. 7, article, pp.228-229) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8233] & The Keep [LIB/500217] & S.A.S. library
The Parish Church of SS. Peter and Paul, West Wittering, by His Honour W. E. P. Done, published 1965 (pamphlet, 40 pp., West Wittering Parochial Council) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8250][Lib 4971] & East Sussex Libraries
Review by G. D. J. [G. D. Johnston] in Sussex Notes and Queries, Mat 1966:This edition is greatly enlarged and incorporates many new points of interest (the main ones being pointed out in the Preface). It is very well compiled and is a mine of information about the Church and its origins and at the same time very readable and should interest all in the Manhood. The mediaeval stone ladder or stairway to the Bells is included in the photographs reproduced as plates - all of which are clear.
William Collins and Cackham Manor, by Mary Margaret Stewart, published 1969 (article) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 10033]
The Review of English Studies Vol. 20, No. 79 (Aug., 1969), pp. 310-314
Further Notes on William Collins, by Mary Margaret Stewart, published 1970 (article) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 10034]
Witterings Then and Now, by Keith Smith and Janet Smith, published 1985 (96 pp., East Wittering: Woodmans) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 9312] & West Sussex Libraries
A 19th-Century Dame School from West Wittering, by F. G. Aldsworth and Caroline Hallam, published 1987 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 125, historical note, pp.262-266) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 9994] & The Keep [LIB/500304] & S.A.S. library
Religious Survey 1851 - Westhampnett district, edited by John A. Vickers, published August 1990 in The Religious Census of Sussex 1851 (Sussex Record Society, vol. 75, pp.147-160, ISBN-10: 085445036X & ISBN-13: 9780854450367) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 10578][Lib 13824] & The Keep [LIB/500452][LIB/507827] & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries
District:Westhampnett district incl. Manhood, Birdham, West Itchenor, West Wittering, East Wittering, Earnley, Sidlesham, Selsey, Pagham, Hunston, North Mundham, Donnington, Appledram, New Fishbourne, Rumboldswyke, Merston, Yapton, Barnham, Felpham, Middleton, Binsted, Madehurst, Walberton, Eastergate, Boxgrove, Aldingbourne, Eartham, Oving, Tangmere, East Lavant, Singleton, West Stoke, Mid-Lavant, East Dean, Up-Waltham & Graffham
Customs South of the Downs. West Wittering., by E V Lucas, published December 1996 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 9 Number 2, article, pp.23-24, Winter 1996) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15969]
Abstract:Extract from West Sussex Highways and Byways published in 1937. Describes West Wittering and the Selsey Peninsula as a very isolated area, and explores some of the local terms used for everyday things. For example, if someone was lonely, they were 'unked'!
West Wittering - 18c. Schools, edited by John Caffyn, published 1998 in Sussex Schools in the 18th Century (Sussex Record Society, vol. 81, p.267, ISBN-10: 0854450424 & ISBN-13: 9780854450428) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 13825][Lib 13828] & The Keep [LIB/500458][Lib/507864] & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries
Witterings and Bracklesham, Pictures from the Past, by Keith Smith and Janet Smith, published 2002 (East Wittering: Mill Press) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries
West Wittering Church, Sussex: New organ installed for the parish church of St Peter & Paul, published 2014 in Church building & heritage review (issue 149, article, pp.24-27)
West Wittering church Sussex: new organ installed for the parish church, published 2014 in Church Building and Heritage Review (Issue 149, article, pp.24-27)
Itchenor, the Witterings and Bracklesham Bay, by Glenister Woodger, published (no date) (pamphlet) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 13360]
West Wittering Parish Register, published (no date) by the Sussex Family History Group and Parish Register Transcription Society (Ref: SXW96, CD-ROM)
Abstract:Baptisms, Marriages and Burials 1621-1901, Banns 1787-1814, 1823-1902. Indexed Transcription. Includes 30 photographs. Vol.96.