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The area is believed to have been a bridgehead for the Roman invasion of Britain and the city centre stands on the foundations of the Roman city of Noviomagus. It was destroyed towards the close of the fifth century, by Ella , but rebuilt by his son, Cissa, the second king of the South Saxons, who named it after himself, and made it the royal residence and capital of his dominions. Close by is the important Roman site of Fishbourne. The city streets have a cross-shaped layout, inherited from the Romans: radiating outwards from the medieval market cross lead the North, South, East and West shopping streets . Quite a lot of the city walls are in place, and may be walked along for some of their length.
Chichester cathedral is dedicated to the Holy Trinity, and contains a shrine to Saint Richard of ChichesterRichard of Chichester (Richard Wych or Richard of Wych or Richard de Wich born Droitwich 1197, died Dover 1253) is a saint ( canonized 1262) who was Bishop of Chichester. His shrine in Chichester Cathedral was a richly-decorated centre of pilgrimage which. Its spire, built of the weak local stone, collapsed suddenly and was rebuilt during the 19th centuryAlternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical ( 18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801- 1900. Events The Little Ice Age ended. Within the nave of the cathedralA Cathedral is a Christian church that serves as the central church of a bishopric. As cathedrals are often particularly impressive edifices, the term is sometimes also used loosely as a designation for any large important church. The term is not official can be seen the remains of a RomanThe Romans adopted the external language of classical Greek architecture for their own purposes, which were so different from Greek buildings as to create a new architectural style. The two styles are often considered one body of classical architecture. mosaicThis article is about a decorative art. See Mosaic (disambiguation) for other meanings. Mosaic is a medium of art that may embody the most meaningful iconography in a culture's most important settings, as in the cathedral of Monreale below , or it may be pavementPavement (roads) see also Sidewalk Pavement (band) Pavement is also an outdoor (patio) part of a cafe.. ChichesterChichester is a city in the south of England, in the county of West Sussex. It is the administrative centre for the Chichester district. The area is believed to have been a bridgehead for the Roman invasion of Britain and the city centre stands on the fou is famous for the annual ChichesterChichester is a city in the south of England, in the county of West Sussex. It is the administrative centre for the Chichester district. The area is believed to have been a bridgehead for the Roman invasion of Britain and the city centre stands on the fou Festivities, in which the Chichester Festival Theatre plays great prominence. Chichester, county town of West Sussex, has a population itself of about 25,000 , and in its administrative district, has a population of just over 100,000 people. Chichester is home to the Prebendal School established in 1497 West Sussex Cities in England