Withdean
Withdean | |
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Population | 14,452 (2011.Ward) East Sussex |
Ambulance | South East Coast |
Brighton, Pavilion | |
Withdean is a former village, now part of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex.
Overview
The area was originally named in the 12th century, when it was called Wictedene.[citation needed] The area was historically farm land but has been developed, mainly in the 1920s and 1930s, with a mix of detached, semi-detached and mid-rise flats.
The Withdean manor was originally the property of the great Cluniac
This is where
Withdean Woods, next to the stadium, is a wooded hillside nature reserve approximately 2.47 acres (1 ha) in size. This is the home of several woodland birds including the great spotted woodpecker, tawny owl and goldcrest.
Withdean Park is also located in this area, and is home to the national collection of
can also be found here.Withdean is referenced in the chapter "The Wiseman of Withdean" of the fantasy novel The Brightonomicon.
References
- ^ "Brighton and Hove population ward population 2011". Retrieved 13 October 2015.
- ^ The Lilac Collection at Brighton by Phil Williamson
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