Duncton is a village of less than 400 people situated at the foot of the South Downs around 5 km south of Petworth. Spring water of constant temperature flows from the Downs close to Duncton and there is evidence of a settlement in the area going back to the Roman era. More recently, in medieval times, cloth was manufactured, otherwise, the surrounding countryside has a clong history of mixed farming. The local pub, The Cricketers, was once owned by John Wisden, renowned for his creation; Wisden Cricketer’s Almanac.
