Historic Churches in West Sussex

St Peter the Great is an imposing Victorian Gothic church standing almost opposite Chichester Cathedral. Indeed, it was in the cathedral that parishioners worshipped until the church was erected in 1852. The church is now redundant and operating as a popular pub.
West Street, Chichester, West Sussex, England, PO19 1QU

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Heritage Highlight: Excellent example of Victorian Gothic architecture

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St Mary's Church, Chithurst, is a late 11th-century building, 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

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Heritage Highlight: 12th-century grave slabs

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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

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Lancing College Chapel was begun in 1868 by Nathaniel Woodard, the curate of Shoreham-on-Sea and the founder of Lancing College. It is a stunning example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture with the largest rose window in England and a nave that is 90 feet to the highest point of its vaulting - more than most cathedrals.
Lancing College, Lancing, West Sussex, England, BN15 0RW

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Heritage Highlight: Magnificent example of Gothic Revival architecture

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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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Heritage Highlight: Early medieval stained glass panels

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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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Heritage Highlight: Unique 14th century lead font

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Begun in the 11th century, St Mary's is now almost entirely 13th-15th century. There are memorials to the Percy family of Petworth House, and a superb 16th-century tomb of Sir John Dawtrey.
Church Street, Petworth, West Sussex, England, GU28 0AE

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Heritage Highlight: 1542 tomb of Sir John Dawtrey

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St James's is a lovely little country church in a beautiful setting near the River Rother. The church almost certainly dates to the late Saxon period, and there is obvious Saxon herringbone-style stonework on the outside walls of the chancel. The nave and chancel probably date to the mid-11th century or even earlier.
Selham, West Sussex, England, GU28 0PW

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Heritage Highlight: Beautifully carved Saxon chancel arch

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Sompting's Saxon church is known for its unusual tower, featuring a 'Rhenish Helm' roof found only in the Rhenish area of Northern Europe. Look for a wealth of Saxon carvings, a 12th century Christ in Majesty carved panel, and a chapel built by the Knights Templar.
Church Lane, Sompting, West Sussex, England, BN15 0AZ

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Heritage Highlight: Unique Saxon tower

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A delightful little rural church, built for the lay tenants of Tortington Priory. The church dates to the 12th century and retains some very nice Norman features, including a beautifully carved Norman doorway.
Off Ford Road, Tortington, West Sussex, England, BN18 0FD

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