Donnington is a small village, ecclesiastical

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and

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in the

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, England. The village lies on the B2201 road, south of the centre of

, within the Chichester built-up area. The northern part of the parish comprises the Stockbridge area of the City of

. The village lies on the Chichester Canal. The parish is also home to the Sussex Falconry Centre.

Governance

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of the same name exists. This ward includes Appledram, and at the 2011 census had a population of 2,228.

History

Donnington is listed in the

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of 1086 in the Hundred of Stockbridge as having 21 households. In the 19th century, Donnington comprised , a population of less than 200, and a parish school.

References

External links

Further historical information and sources on GENUKI

Sussex Falconry Centre
Villages in West Sussex {{WestSussex-geo-stub