Lullington Church

Lullington Church is a tiny building covering about 25 square meters (270 square feet) situated on a hillside in Cuckmere Valley with seating for about 14 people. The structure dates to Norman times and retains its original modest form.

Battle Abbey received this Saxon settlement from William the Conqueror, and by 1360 it had become the administrative center of Cuckmere Valley. The settlement maintained administrative importance for the surrounding region over many centuries.

The church houses a hand-painted altarpiece from the 1930s and a Sussex marble font from the 12th century, displayed against simple glass windows. These pieces show how older and newer artistic works have coexisted within this compact space.

The church remains in active use and operates without electrical power, so services are conducted by candlelight. Visitors should be aware that the building sits on a hillside in a rural farming area, so the ground can become muddy after rain.

Parish records for this church span from 1356 to 1927, documenting nearly 600 years of continuous religious life. Such extensive written documentation is remarkably rare for a building of this tiny size located in a remote rural setting.

Location: Cuckmere Valley

Inception: 13 century

GPS coordinates: 50.80700,0.16700

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:03