West Grinstead
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The 11th centuary village of West Grinstead is in West Sussex. It ought not be confused with East Grinstead situated 25 km to the north-east.
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[edit] Service
- Post Office
- Fishmongers
- Hire Shop
- Little Chef restaurant
[edit] Religion
St George's Church was first built circa 1100 AD and is Church of England The Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation dates from 1876 and is Catholic
[edit] History
Knepp Castle is located to the west of the village near the A24. It was a motte and bailey castle and first built in the 1100s by William de Braose. In 1214, King John expanded the castle, creating it in stone and adding another floor. Unfortunately not much remains of this historic castle today due to the battle of Knepp in 1252. The battle was between King John's son, Henry III of England, and a local rebellion of peasants who had been pillaged once to often. The local peasants attacked with a pitch forks and a battering ram. They then razed the building to the ground with fire balls of burning straw. King John was not at the castle at the time and returned to discover the remains of his fortress. More troops were summoned and the peasants duly punished.
[edit] Leisure
The Old Railway line is great for walks or cycle rides.
