Racton Explained

Country:England
Static Image:St Peter's Church, Racton - geograph.org.uk - 798112.jpg
Static Image Width:240px
Static Image Caption:St Peter's Church
Coordinates:50.8771°N -0.8931°W
Official Name:Racton
Civil Parish:Stoughton
Shire District:Chichester
Shire County:West Sussex
Region:South East England
Constituency Westminster:Chichester
Post Town:Chichester
Postcode District:PO18
Postcode Area:PO
Dial Code:01243

Racton is a hamlet in the civil parish of Stoughton, in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England. It lies on the B2147 road 2.1 miles (3.4 km) northeast of Emsworth. The hamlet lies along the River Ems. 0.4 miles north of the hamlet is the Racton Monument, constructed between 1766 and 1775 by the 2nd Earl of Halifax.[1] Another prominent structure just outside the hamlet is Lordington Manor, former home of the Pole family. St Peter's Church, located in the centre of the hamlet, is a Grade I listed building, dating from the 12th-13th century. In 1931 the parish had a population of 113.[2] On 1 April 1933 the parish was abolished and merged with Stoughton.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Racton Monument. National Monuments Record. English Heritage. 9 March 2011.
  2. Web site: Population statistics Racton CP/AP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 17 May 2024.
  3. Web site: Relationships and changes Racton CP/AP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 17 May 2024.