Worth, West Sussex
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The civil parish of Worth, which includes the villages of Copthorne, West Sussex
and Crawley Down, covers an area of 1995 hectares (4,929.7 acre) and has a population (2001 census) of 9888 persons. The ecclesiastical parish was one of the larger West Sussex parishes, encompassing the entire area along the West Sussex/Surrey
border between the town of Crawley, east of its High Street, and East Grinstead
. The creation of Turners Hill
civil parish meant that Worth parish is now only one-third of its original size.
Worth Park House, a large country house, once stood on the Milton Mount housing estate, now part of Pound Hill, Crawley
. The house was home to Sir Joseph Montefiore and his family. The gardens have recently been restored.
Worth Abbey
, an English Benedictine monastery, and Worth School
are both located in the parish.
Copthorne, West Sussex
Copthorne is a village in the Mid Sussex district of West Sussex, England. It lies close to Gatwick Airport, south of London, north of Brighton, and northeast of the county town of Chichester. Nearby towns include Crawley to the southwest and East Grinstead to the east...
and Crawley Down, covers an area of 1995 hectares (4,929.7 acre) and has a population (2001 census) of 9888 persons. The ecclesiastical parish was one of the larger West Sussex parishes, encompassing the entire area along the West Sussex/Surrey
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
border between the town of Crawley, east of its High Street, and East Grinstead
East Grinstead
East Grinstead is a town and civil parish in the northeastern corner of Mid Sussex, West Sussex in England near the East Sussex, Surrey, and Kent borders. It lies south of London, north northeast of Brighton, and east northeast of the county town of Chichester...
. The creation of Turners Hill
Turners Hill
Turners Hill is a village and civil parish in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, England. The civil parish covers an area of , and has a population of 1,849 ....
civil parish meant that Worth parish is now only one-third of its original size.
Worth Park House, a large country house, once stood on the Milton Mount housing estate, now part of Pound Hill, Crawley
Pound Hill, Crawley
Pound Hill is a neighbourhood within the town of Crawley in West Sussex, England. Pound Hill is located on the east of Crawley. It is bordered by Three Bridges and Manor Royal to the west and Maidenbower to the south....
. The house was home to Sir Joseph Montefiore and his family. The gardens have recently been restored.
Worth Abbey
Worth Abbey
The Abbey of Our Lady, Help of Christians, commonly known as Worth Abbey, is a community of Roman Catholic monks who follow the Rule of St Benedict near Turners Hill village, in West Sussex, England....
, an English Benedictine monastery, and Worth School
Worth School
Worth School, near the village of Turners Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, England, is a co-educational Roman Catholic boarding and day independent school for pupils aged between 11–18 years. The school is located with Worth Abbey, a Benedictine monastery, in of Sussex countryside...
are both located in the parish.