Church of St John sub Castro, Lewes, Gothic Revival church in Lewes, England
The Church of St John sub Castro stands with knapped flint walls, red brick details, and an embattled tower in the Early English architectural style.
Built in 1839, this Grade II listed building replaced an 11th-century Saxon church that once stood on the site of a Roman fort near River Ouse.
The church maintains regular Anglican services within the diocese of Chichester while functioning as a gathering space for community activities and celebrations.
The interior features cast iron posts supporting galleries along the nave, with stained glass windows created by artists Henry Holiday and Walter Tower.
A memorial obelisk in the churchyard commemorates 28 Finnish soldiers who died as prisoners during the Crimean War at Lewes Naval Prison.
Location: Lewes
Inception: 1839
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 50.87600,0.00940
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:10
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