Historic churches · South East England
The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Bosham
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The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Bosham — 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
- Bosham · 1.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity in Bosham is located at postcode PO18 8LX and is approximately 1.8 km from Bosham railway station. Entry to the church is free.
About
The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Bosham is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1354443). 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
Holy Trinity Church is a Grade I listed Anglican church, a parish church in Bosham, West Sussex. There was a church on this site in Saxon times, and the oldest parts of the building date from that period.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity in Bosham is the oldest known place of worship in Sussex, with a history dating back to the seventh century. It serves as a vibrant community hub, offering various services and activities for both locals and visitors.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chichester Harbour SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chichester Harbour
- Ramsar wetland: Chichester and Langstone Harbours
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Holy Trinity Church is a Grade I listed Anglican church, a parish church in Bosham, West Sussex. There was a church on this site in Saxon times, and the oldest parts of the building date from that period.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Bede wrote that Bishop Wilfrid, visiting Bosham in 681, found a small monastery with five or six brethren led by Dicul, an Irish monk. The building may have been on or near the site of the present church. Before the Norman Conquest, Bosham Church and its estate were given by King Edward the Confessor to his Norman chaplain Osbern FitzOsbern. Osbern retained these after the Conquest; he became Bishop of Exeter in 1072 and attached these holdings to the bishopric. Succeeding Bishops of Exeter continued to hold the church and estate of Bosham until the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
Description
Roman remains have been found in Bosham, and it is thought the church may be on the site of a Roman basilica. The church is built of rubble with ashlar dressing; it has a tiled roof and a shingled spire. The lower part of the tower of the church, the chancel arch, and the tower arch, are Saxon. The chancel was extended to the east in the 12th century, and again in the 13th century when a sacristy was added on the north side; about this time aisles were added to the nave. The top storey of the tower is of the 15th century. The font is of the late 12th century; it is an octagonal block with two shallow arches carved on each side, supported by a thick central shaft and four slender shafts. The…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.8289, -0.8594
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Chichester
- Parish
- Bosham
- Postcode
- PO18 8LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chichester
- Established
- 1050
- Nearest railway station
- Bosham — 1.8 km
- Official site
- boshamchurch.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529018 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Holy Trinity Church, Bosham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Bosham?
- The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Bosham is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO18 8LX), in the parish of Bosham.
- What is The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Bosham?
- The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Bosham — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Bosham?
- The nearest railway station is Bosham, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO18 8LX.
- When was The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Bosham built?
- Built or established in 1050.
- Is The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Bosham a listed building?
- The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Bosham is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Bosham a protected site?
- Yes — The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Bosham is part of the Chichester Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chichester Harbour National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Bosham free to visit?
- Yes, The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Bosham is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, Bosham?
- The nearest railway station is Bosham, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO18 8LX.