St John the Evangelist's Church, Chichester, Grade I listed church in Chichester, England
The octagonal white brick church features a three-tiered pulpit at its center and galleries supported by Egyptian-style iron columns throughout the interior.
James Elmes designed this Anglican church in 1812 as a proprietary chapel, where individuals could purchase shares for pew rights in the building.
The church layout reflected social hierarchy, with separate entrances leading wealthy attendees to upper gallery seats while poor worshippers occupied ground floor benches.
The Churches Conservation Trust maintains this building at St Johns Street, which opens daily from 10 AM to 4 PM with parking available within 250 meters.
The interior resembles a theater with its prominent triple-decker pulpit as the focal point, demonstrating the evangelical emphasis on preaching over traditional communion services.
Location: Chichester
Inception: 1812
Architects: James Elmes
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 50.83540,-0.77490
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:45
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