Historic churches · South East England
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shipley
In or near West Grinstead.
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shipley — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Jim Osley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Billingshurst · 6.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shipley is located in West Sussex, with the nearest railway station being Billingshurst, approximately 6.5 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shipley is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1180756). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is an Anglican church in the village of Shipley, in West Sussex, England. It is in the Diocese of Chichester. Built in the mid 12th century by the Knights Templar, it is a Grade I listed building. The current vicar is the Rev. Christopher Allen.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is an Anglican church in the village of Shipley, in West Sussex, England. It is in the Diocese of Chichester. Built in the mid 12th century by the Knights Templar, it is a Grade I listed building. The current vicar is the Rev. Christopher Allen.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
There was a church here by around 1080, but no details are known. Philip de Harcourt, Dean of Lincoln, granted the church about 1139 to the Knights Templar; it was one of their earliest endowments in England. The present building, one of the earliest Templar buildings in England, dates from about this time. The site of Shipley Preceptory, where the Knights Templar lived, is thought to have been the southern part of the churchyard. After the suppression of the Templars it passed to the Knights Hospitaller. The dedication to Saint Mary is recorded from 1456.
Description
The church is described in the Victoria County History: "The scale of the building reflects the prestige of the Templars, and its plainness expresses their combination of military and ascetic qualities." It is built of local sandstone, with Caen stone for interior details. It has an axial tower, with the chancel to its east; to its west is the nave, north aisle, vestry and south porch. The tower arches are decorated.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.9843, -0.3703
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Horsham
- Parish
- Shipley
- Postcode
- RH13 8PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Horsham
- Established
- 1140
- Nearest railway station
- Billingshurst — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529088 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Shipley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shipley?
- The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shipley is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH13 8PJ), in the parish of Shipley.
- What is The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shipley?
- The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shipley — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shipley?
- The nearest railway station is Billingshurst, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH13 8PJ.
- When was The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shipley built?
- Built or established in 1140.
- Is The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shipley a listed building?
- The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shipley is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shipley free to visit?
- Yes, The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shipley is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Shipley?
- The nearest railway station is Billingshurst, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH13 8PJ.