Historic churches · South East England
The Parish Church of St John the Divine
In or near Ferring.
The Parish Church of St John the Divine — a Grade I-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Goring-by-Sea · 3.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Parish Church of St John the Divine is located in West Sussex, postcode BN13 3FA. The nearest railway station is Goring-by-Sea, which is 3.8 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
The Parish Church of St John the Divine is a Grade I-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
Details TQ 00 NE PATCHING THE STREET 10/44 (west side) 12.10.54 The Parish church of St John the Divine I Chancel with vestry to the north of it, tower in the position of a north transept with broached shingled spire, nave and south porch. C13 with some Perpendicular windows, restored in 1888, when the vestry, the south porch and the spire were added. Good small medieval flint church, rather much restored. Listing NGR: TQ0871806590 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 298012 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Parish Church of St John the Divine is a Grade I listed church located in South-East England. Its architectural significance and historical value contribute to its esteemed status within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8486, -0.4570
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Arun
- Parish
- Patching
- Postcode
- BN13 3FA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Worthing West
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Goring-by-Sea — 3.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17528759 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Parish Church of St John the Divine?
- The Parish Church of St John the Divine is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN13 3FA), in the parish of Patching.
- What is The Parish Church of St John the Divine?
- The Parish Church of St John the Divine — a Grade I-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Parish Church of St John the Divine?
- The nearest railway station is Goring-by-Sea, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN13 3FA.
- When was The Parish Church of St John the Divine built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is The Parish Church of St John the Divine a listed building?
- The Parish Church of St John the Divine is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is The Parish Church of St John the Divine free to visit?
- Yes, The Parish Church of St John the Divine is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Parish Church of St John the Divine?
- The nearest railway station is Goring-by-Sea, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN13 3FA.