St Mark's Church, Hadlow Down

St Mark's Church is an Anglican church in Hadlow Down built in the Gothic Revival style with a nave, chancel, and tower crowned by a timber spire behind decorative battlements. The building continues to serve as the center for worship and ceremonies for the local parish.

Construction began in 1835 and the church was consecrated by the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1836, establishing it as an important local religious center. It represents the period of Victorian church building when many new places of worship were constructed across England.

The churchyard serves as a nature reserve where wildflowers and native plants flourish through careful community stewardship. This approach shows how local people view the space as a place for both worship and the natural world.

The church is accessible from the main road through Hadlow Down and welcomes visitors interested in viewing the interior. The surrounding churchyard is open throughout the year for anyone wishing to walk among the graves and natural areas.

The interior houses a Madonna of the Magnificat painting by artist Edward Arthur Fellowes Prynne, a rare example of religious artwork. The churchyard also contains the grave of Brigadier-General Edmund Costello, a notable military figure from the past.

Location: Hadlow Down

Inception: 1836

Architects: George Fellowes Prynne

GPS coordinates: 50.99672,0.17866

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:07