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Discover Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex

Shoreham Beach, Shoreham-by-SeaShoreham Beach, Shoreham-by-Sea: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Shoreham_Beach_SNCI_-_geograph.org.uk_-_179687.jpg
Author: Bob Embleton
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Shoreham-by-Sea is a port and resort town in Adur district, on the southeastern part of West Sussex, England, close to the border with East Sussex. It covers 9.8 sq km (3.8 sq mi) and has a population of 20,000 people (2012 estimate).

Geographical features bordering Shoreham-by-Sea include the Adur Valley to the west, the River Adur on the west and south sides, Shoreham Beach to the south and the South Downs to the north.

Human habitation in the Shoreham-by-Sea can be traces back to Roman times, though the settlement is most likely established by the Anglo-Saxons, on the site known today as Old Shoreham. The St Nicholas' Church dates from this period. Following Norman Conquest, a new settlement was established in the 11th century called New Shoreham. It was laid out on a grid pattern and remains today as the principal town center of Shoreham-by-Sea.

A stretch of shingle bank separates Shoreham-by-Sea from the English Channel, with the River Arun running between the bank and the town.

St Mary de Haura Church, Shoreham-by-SeaSt Mary de Haura Church, Shoreham-by-Sea: Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ShorehamChurch(BobEmbleton)Apr2006.jpg
Author: Bob Embleton
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Visiting Shoreham-by-Sea

Take the A24 road from London to Worthing, then continue east on the A27 road to reach Shoreham-by-Sea.

St Nicholas' Church, Shoreham-by-SeaSt Nicholas' Church, Shoreham-by-Sea: Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:St_Nicolas%27_Church,_Old_Shoreham,_West_Sussex.jpg
Author: Stuart Johnson
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Places of Interest in Shoreham-by-Sea


  1. St Mary de Haura Church, Shoreham-by-Sea: Anglican church with oldest sections dating to the 12th century.

  2. St Nicholas' Church, Shoreham-by-Sea: Principal Anglican church in Old Shoreham, on the ancient inland settlement of town.

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