Historic churches · South East England
St Wilfrid's Church, Haywards Heath
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St Wilfrid's Church, Haywards Heath — church in Mid Sussex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haywards Heath · 0.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Wilfrid's Church in Haywards Heath is located at postcode RH16 3NX and is approximately 0.6 km from Haywards Heath railway station. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Wilfrid's Church, Haywards Heath is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1865. Designed by George Frederick Bodley. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Mid Sussex, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.9992°, -0.1046°.
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Heritage listing
St Wilfrid's Church is an Anglican church in the town of Haywards Heath in the district of Mid Sussex, one of seven local government districts in the English county of West Sussex. It is Haywards Heath's parish church, and is the mother church to two of the town's four other Anglican churches. Designed in the Decorated Gothic style by George Frederick Bodley, it was built between 1863 and 1865 as the town began to grow rapidly, and stands in a prominent position on the highest ground in the area.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Wilfrid's Church is an Anglican church in the town of Haywards Heath in the district of Mid Sussex, one of seven local government districts in the English county of West Sussex. It is Haywards Heath's parish church, and is the mother church to two of the town's four other Anglican churches. Designed in the Decorated Gothic style by George Frederick Bodley, it was built between 1863 and 1865 as the town began to grow rapidly, and stands in a prominent position on the highest ground in the area. English Heritage has listed it at Grade II* for its architectural and historical importance.
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Background
History
Until the mid-19th century, Haywards Heath—now a town of 30,000 people—did not exist as a settlement. In the medieval period, the area was heathland supporting some small farms and crossed by roads to the nearby villages of Cuckfield and Lindfield—both of which had churches by the 12th century. The heath itself was first named in documents in the early 16th century. It was used to muster troops during the Restoration, when King Charles II re-established the English monarchy, and as a venue for the sale of pigs. Most of the land belonged to large estates held by influential local families. In the early 19th century, railway-building techniques were pioneered. One of the first routes planned…
Architecture
St Wilfrid's Church was built in the Decorated Gothic style, popular in the mid-19th century. Locally quarried sandstone was the main building material; the roof was tiled. rises in three stages and is topped with a shallow octagonal cap. warden of Sackville College in nearby East Grinstead who also translated and wrote many hymns and carols, including "Good King Wenceslas".
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- Coordinates
- 50.9992, -0.1046
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Mid Sussex
- Parish
- Haywards Heath
- Postcode
- RH16 3NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Sussex
- Established
- 1865
- Nearest railway station
- Haywards Heath — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7595648 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Wilfrid's Church, Haywards Heath (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Wilfrid's, Haywards Heath.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Wilfrid's Church, Haywards Heath?
- St Wilfrid's Church, Haywards Heath is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH16 3NX), in the parish of Haywards Heath.
- What is St Wilfrid's Church, Haywards Heath?
- St Wilfrid's Church, Haywards Heath — church in Mid Sussex, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Wilfrid's Church, Haywards Heath?
- The nearest railway station is Haywards Heath, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH16 3NX.
- When was St Wilfrid's Church, Haywards Heath built?
- Built or established in 1865. Designed by George Frederick Bodley.
- Is St Wilfrid's Church, Haywards Heath a listed building?
- St Wilfrid's Church, Haywards Heath is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Wilfrid's Church, Haywards Heath a protected site?
- Yes — St Wilfrid's Church, Haywards Heath is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Wilfrid's Church, Haywards Heath free to visit?
- Yes, St Wilfrid's Church, Haywards Heath is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Wilfrid's Church, Haywards Heath?
- The nearest railway station is Haywards Heath, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH16 3NX.