Rustington sits on the Sussex coast just over a mile to the east of Littlehampton. There has been human settlement here since the Bronze Age, their evidence uncovered by the local Archaeological Society. The church of St.Peter & St.Paul dates from the 12th century and the west tower remains largely untouched from that time with twin round-headed bell openings, the chancel and north transept are C13th. Farming and agriculture have always been the mainstay of the local economy and it remained unchanged until the mid C19th. This was a time of social change brought about by the opening up of the country by the railways, the dying out of the Feudal system and more social enlightenment. Rustington felt the changes too, the railway line from Brighton to Littlehampton opened in 1846 and a station at Angmering - a mile or so to the north - opened at the same time; the last `Lord of the Manor died and most of his lands were sold off and new industries sprang up notably brick and tile making using local clay; the same soil saw a number of nurseries spring up, not only supplying local needs but exporting crops to Worthing and beyond. After the Second World War saw the gradual increase in Rustington becoming a more residential area; the population increased from 342 in 1851 to 3897 in 1951. There still many old thatched cottages and flint built houses to be found among their more modern counterparts.
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Travelodge Littlehampton Rustington *book online*
Dentist
Abbots Lodge Dental Practice
Old Manor Surgery
Doctor
Rustington Surgery
The Coppice Surgery
Market
Pub and Bar
Restaurant
Dragon Rustington
New Tandoori Nights
Santorini
School
Rustington County Primary School
Solicitor
R G Wood & Co
Warwick & Barker
Taxi
Shops
Places to Stay near Rustington
Racing Greens B&B (1.11 miles)
The Regency Guest House (1.18 miles)
The Regency Guest House is situated in a premier location on the seafront overlooking the Green and the Oyster Pond. It is a stone's throw away from the beach and ... More
The Seaview Hotel (1.44 miles)
Travelodge Littlehampton Rustington (1.66 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Littlehampton (1.91 miles)
Ideally located just half a mile from Angmering station. For shops and local amenities Littlehampton town centre is only 4 miles away. Positioned on the outskirts of Worthing and around an hour from both Chichester ... More | visit websiteAngmering Manor (2.25 miles)
Situated in the heart of Angmering Village, West Sussex, this 16th century manor house offers a selection of striking, individually styled and furnished bedrooms and a wonderful restaurant and bar.
When you ... More
Comfort Inn Arundel (2.75 miles)
The Comfort Inn Hotel hosts 53 good sized en-suite rooms, all equipped with tea & coffee making facilities, wireless internet and TV. Many of our rooms have fantastic views across the beautiful lush countryside and ... More | visit website
Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa (2.90 miles)
Derwent House (2.92 miles)
Premier Inn Arundel (2.94 miles)
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