Colgate, West Sussex

Coordinates: 51°04′53″N 0°14′39″W / 51.08148°N 0.24428°W / 51.08148; -0.24428

Colgate
Colgate  Colgate shown within West Sussex
Area	22.44 km2 (8.66 sq mi) [1]
Population	1,119 [1] 2001 Census
- Density	50 /km2 (130 /sq mi)
OS grid reference	TQ230328
- London	29 miles (47 km) N
Parish	Colgate
District	Horsham
Shire county	West Sussex
Region	South East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	HORSHAM
Postcode district	RH12
Dialling code	01293
Police	Sussex
Fire	West Sussex
Ambulance	South East Coast
EU Parliament	South East England
UK Parliament	Horsham
List of places: UK • England • West Sussex

Colgate is a small village and civil parish in the Horsham district of West Sussex, England, about four miles (6 km) north east of Horsham.

A small village, with it's origins at the northern edge of St. Leonards Forest, it has no shops or retail facilities. There is a pub "The Dragon", and a church and a small primary school. There is a range of architectural styles in the village, with houses present from several different design eras. In the late twentieth century there have been some small developments of new houses in the centre of the village.

Nearby settlements include the similar villages of Faygate and Pease Pottage, and the village is located close to the towns of both Horsham and Crawley.

History

The area is associated with the Wealden iron industry, Col possibly referring to charcoal burners. Many hammer ponds are still visible within the parish. Gate is thought to refer to an entrance to the historically much larger St. Leonards Forest.

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "2001 Census: West Sussex – Population by Parish". West Sussex County Council. http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/communityandliving/census2001/pop_parish_summary.pdf. Retrieved 12 April 2009. 

External links

• Colgate Primary School