A Victorian Gothic (Catholic) cathedral in the French style. Arundel was begun by Henry, 15th Duke of Norfolk, and completed in 1873. The Duke employed as his architect Joseph Hansom, inventor of the Hansom cab. While this might seem an odd chhoice, Hansom carried out his brief brilliantly, creating a soaring church faced with Bath stone.
Cathedral House,
Parsons Hill Arundel,
West Sussex,
England,
BN18 9AY
Bosham is the perhaps earliest place of Christian worship in Sussex and probably the most famous. The earliest church here on the edge of Chichester Harbour dates to the Roman period, though little trace of that first building remains. Sometime around 681 AD St Wilfrid arrived in Sussex as part of his mission to convert the local inhabitants.
High Street,
Bosham,
West Sussex,
England,
PO18 8LY
The ancient church of St Botolph serves the rural hamlet - it cannot truly be called a village - of Botolphs, near Bramber. In fact, you can make out the ruined tower of Bramber Castle from the chuchyard of St Botolphs. The building dates to about 950 AD, and Saxon construction can be seen in the south wall and chancel arch. The slender tower, though it looks Saxon, is actually a 13th century addition, as is the chancel, which replaced a Saxon apse.
Annington Road,
Botolphs,
West Sussex,
England,
BN44 3WB
When William de Braose, one of William the Conqueror's most powerful barons, built Bramber Castle shortly after the Norman invasion, he also built a church, making St Nicholas the oldest Norman church in Sussex. Though the castle is in ruins today, the church is very much in existence, and stands immediately downhill of the castle gatehouse on a slope looking out over the village.
The Street,
Bramber,
West Sussex,
England,
BN44 3WE
In 1075 Chichester came to prominence with the transfer of the bishop's seat from Selsey, on the coast. Work was begun on the cathedral in 1076 under the command of Bishop Stigand, and was completed in 1108 under Bishop Luffa. The Norman work here is largely 12th century. In the 13th century the wooden roof of the nave was replaced with stone vaulting. A unique feature of Chichester is the freestanding bell tower.
West Street,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
England,
PO19 1PX
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Cathedral Heritage Highlight: Site of the medieval shrine of St Richard of Chichester Heritage Rating:? Location: In the city centre. Plenty of paid parking nearby. Well signposted for pedestrians.
The West Sussex city of Chichester is perhaps best known for its marvellous cathedral, but there are several other historic churches to enjoy in the city.
St John's Street,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
England,
PO19 1UR
St Mary's is a late 11th century church, probably dating from shortly after the Norman Conquest. We know that it existed in 1086, for it is mentioned in the Domesday Book of that year. The church was probably built on top of an earlier burial mound, in a wooded area near the River Rother.
Chithurst Lane,
Chithurst,
West Sussex,
England,
GU31 5EU
St Wilfrids is all that remains of a large Norman church on a site beside Pagham Harbour. The current church is actually the 13th century chancel of the Norman building.
Church Norton,
West Sussex,
England,
PO21 4TD
The ancient parish church of North Stoke stands beside the River Arun, in a rural setting of great charm. The cruciform building has been essentially unaltered since the medieval period, and is an excellent example of a simple country church.
North Stoke,
West Sussex,
England,
BN18 9LS
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Church Heritage Rating:? Location: Off the B2139 5 miles north of Arundel
The medieval church of St Peter's at Parham is located in the grounds of Parham House, a short stroll from the house itself. We do not know when the first church was built here, but the list of rectors goes back to 1148. Much of the current building is Victorian, rebuilt by Cecil Bishopp, the 8th Baronet of Parham House.
Parham House,
Storrington,
West Sussex,
England,
RH20 4HS
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