St John the Baptist's Church, Clayton, Anglo-Saxon church in Clayton, West Sussex, England
The stone church features a tall nave without aisles connecting to a square-ended chancel, with walls constructed primarily of flint materials.
The religious building dates from 1050 and was initially dedicated to All Saints before being gifted to Lewes Priory by William de Warenne in 1093.
The church walls display medieval paintings from the early 12th century, created by monks from Lewes Priory, depicting scenes of the Day of Judgment.
The church remains open daily and holds regular Sunday services at 11:15 AM, with wheelchair access available through portable ramps upon request.
The interior walls preserve some of England's oldest existing medieval murals, though they require regular cleaning due to bat presence in the building.
Location: Hassocks
Inception: 11 century
Architectural style: Anglo-Saxon architecture
GPS coordinates: 50.91050,-0.15340
Latest update: March 19, 2025 21:57
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