Harold's strong association with Bosham and the recent discovery of a Saxon grave in the church has led some historians to speculate that King Harold was buried here following his death at the Battle of Hastings, rather than Waltham Abbey as is often reported. A request to exhume a grave in Bosham church was refused by the Diocese of Chichester in December 2004, the Chancellor ruling that the chances of establishing the identity of the body as that of Harold II were too slim to justify disturbing a burial place.[2]
The Domesday Book lists Bosham as one of the wealthiest manors in England. It included the nearby village of Chidham.
Bosham Football Club was founded in 1901. They were one of the founding members of the Sussex County Football League Division Three in 1983. They have won the title twice in their history. In the 2007-08 season, the team play in the Sussex County Football League Division Three. Also known as Bosham Swans, the team play their home fixtures at Bosham's local recreation ground. The club has a youth team, Bosham Cygnets, comprising local youngsters.
Bosham under 13's youth team won the 2006-07 league unbeaten, conceding the least goals whilst scoring the most.
The Bosham under 14 secured promotion to a higher league in 06/07
Bosham quay at sunset
Bosham harbour
Boats at the harbour
The Ropeshed
Part of the old village
View from the pub at low tide
The pub car park
High tide on the harbour road
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