Historic churches · South East England
The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, South Harting
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The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, South Harting — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Petersfield · 5.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel is located in South Harting, West Sussex, with the postcode GU31 5QQ. The nearest railway station is Petersfield, which is 5.8 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, South Harting is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1233417). 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
Details SU 7819-7919 HARTING THE STREET 28/22 The Parish Church of St Mary 18.6.59 GV I Parish Church. Circa 1300, late C16. Malmstone rubble with tiled roofs. Cruciform church with north chapel to the chancel (and originally a south chapel which is now in ruins), aisles to the nave and a north porch. The central tower has a broached copper-covered spire. The whole church is about 1300 except the south chapel which was added by the Cryll family as their mortuary chapel about 1610 but had fallen into ruins by the C19, and the north porch which was added in 1938. The original roof was destroyed by fire about 1576 and was rebuilt in the late C16. Listing NGR: SU7841919414 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 301867 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Harting Downs SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel is a Grade I listed church located in South Harting, West Sussex, South-East England. This designation reflects its exceptional architectural and historical significance within the parish of Harting.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9688, -0.8846
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Chichester
- Parish
- Harting
- Postcode
- GU31 5QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arundel and South Downs
- Established
- 1300
- Nearest railway station
- Petersfield — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17528955 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, South Harting?
- The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, South Harting is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU31 5QQ), in the parish of Harting.
- What is The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, South Harting?
- The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, South Harting — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, South Harting?
- The nearest railway station is Petersfield, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU31 5QQ.
- When was The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, South Harting built?
- Built or established in 1300.
- Is The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, South Harting a listed building?
- The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, South Harting is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, South Harting a protected site?
- Yes — The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, South Harting is part of the Harting Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, South Harting free to visit?
- Yes, The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, South Harting is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, South Harting?
- The nearest railway station is Petersfield, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU31 5QQ.