Historic churches · South East England
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Petworth
In or near Tillington.
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Petworth — church in Petworth, West Sussex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stopham Road · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Petworth can be reached from the nearest railway station, Stopham Road, which is 6.7 km away. Entry to the church is free, though wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is GU28 0AD.
About
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Petworth is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Petworth, West Sussex, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.9879°, -0.6097°.
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Heritage listing
Details SU 9721 PETWORTH CHURCH STREET (north side) 29/247 The Parish Church of St Mary 22.2.55 I Large church comprising a chancel with north chapel and south vestry, north transept and tower in place of south transept and nave with aisles. The chancel is C13, the remainder mostly C14, restored by Sir Charles Barry in 1827 and again in 1902. The top of the tower was added by Barry in 1827 and then stuccoed with a spire above. The spire and stucco were removed and the red brick of the tower exposed in 1953, Architects Seely & Paget. The interior has a west gallery and a gallery in the north transept which was the private pew of the owners of Petworth House. Statue at the west end of the north aisle of the third Lord Egremont by E H Bailey, R.A. Listing NGR: SU9768321864 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 420083 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, located in Petworth, South-East England, is a Grade I listed building established in 1250. It showcases architecture from the Norman-medieval era, reflecting the historical significance of the period.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9879, -0.6097
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Chichester
- Parish
- Petworth
- Postcode
- GU28 0AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arundel and South Downs
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Stopham Road — 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17528912 (CC0)
- commons: St Mary's Church, Petworth (NHLE Code 1224199).JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Petworth?
- The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Petworth is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU28 0AD), in the parish of Petworth.
- What is The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Petworth?
- The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Petworth — church in Petworth, West Sussex, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Petworth?
- The nearest railway station is Stopham Road, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU28 0AD.
- When was The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Petworth built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Petworth a listed building?
- The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Petworth is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Petworth free to visit?
- Yes, The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Petworth is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Petworth?
- The nearest railway station is Stopham Road, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU28 0AD.