Historic churches · South East England
St Andrew's Church, Tangmere
In or near Tangmere.
St Andrew's Church, Tangmere — church in Tangmere, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chichester · 4.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Andrew's Church in Tangmere can be reached from Chichester railway station, which is approximately 4.7 km away. The postcode for the church is PO20 2HA, and entry is free.
About
St Andrew's Church, Tangmere is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Tangmere, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.8480°, -0.7206°.
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Heritage listing
St Andrew's Church is a Church of England church, located in Tangmere, West Sussex. It lies within the Diocese of Chichester.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum is located on the former Tangmere airfield, which served as an RAF fighter station from 1918 to 1958. The museum showcases a collection of historic aircraft and aviation memorabilia, offering interactive displays and experiences for visitors of all ages.
From the Wikipedia article
St Andrew's Church is a Church of England church, located in Tangmere, West Sussex. It lies within the Diocese of Chichester.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
The Saxon village lies a mile south of the Roman road of Stane Street, linking Londinium with Noviomagus Reginorum, now known as Chichester. The church however was built after the Norman Conquest. Originally built of timber, the Saxon church was replaced in the 12th century by a stone and timber building with windows on the north and south sides. The bell turret is carried on a timber frame inside the nave. The chancel and chancel arch date from the 13th century, the arch having scalloped imposts similar to Oving church. A crude and badly weathered Saxon fragment, which may represent a beheading, forms the top of one of the Norman nave windows. There is a plain tub font. The size of the yew…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8480, -0.7206
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Chichester
- Parish
- Tangmere
- Postcode
- PO20 2HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chichester
- Phone
- 01243 790 090
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Chichester — 4.7 km
- Official site
- tangmere-museum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7592370 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Andrew's Church, Tangmere (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Andrew's Tangmere 4.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Andrew's Church, Tangmere?
- St Andrew's Church, Tangmere is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO20 2HA), in the parish of Tangmere.
- What is St Andrew's Church, Tangmere?
- St Andrew's Church, Tangmere — church in Tangmere, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Andrew's Church, Tangmere?
- The nearest railway station is Chichester, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO20 2HA.
- When was St Andrew's Church, Tangmere built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is St Andrew's Church, Tangmere a listed building?
- St Andrew's Church, Tangmere is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Andrew's Church, Tangmere free to visit?
- Yes, St Andrew's Church, Tangmere is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Andrew's Church, Tangmere?
- The nearest railway station is Chichester, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO20 2HA.