St Wilfrid's Chapel, Church Norton

St Wilfrid's Chapel is a medieval stone building set within a graveyard in Church Norton. The chancel displays medieval carvings and modern stained glass windows that depict local wildlife and other subjects.

The chapel began as part of a larger Norman church, but the chancel remained in place when the main building was moved to central Selsey in 1864. This separation left the chancel as a surviving fragment of the original structure.

The chapel holds monuments and stone carvings from the medieval period that reflect the spiritual life of past communities. Visitors can see these works today and understand what mattered to the people who gathered here.

The chapel sits at Rectory Lane in Church Norton and welcomes visitors daily. A paved path leads to the entrance, making access straightforward and easy to navigate.

A 1969 stained glass window by Carl Edwards celebrates women's global contributions and includes a reference to the former Cairo Cathedral. This window brings together local history and worldwide perspective in an unexpected way.

Location: Selsey

Inception: 13 century

GPS coordinates: 50.75490,-0.76520

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:03