Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Warminghurst

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Warminghurst is a medieval sandstone building with long rectangular rooms and clear glass windows. The interior features silvery oak pews and an elevated three-tiered wooden pulpit from 1770.

The building houses one of Sussex's oldest bells, cast in 1200, housed in a timber bell-turret. Structural elements date from 1158, revealing the early medieval origins of this place.

The coat of arms of Queen Anne hangs inside, surrounded by painted draperies that adorn the walls. Memorials to the Shelley and Butler families mark the local heritage of this area.

The site is open daily between 10am and 4pm, with brown tourist signs marking the way. It sits roughly 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) west of Ashington and is easy to reach by car.

The building retained its Georgian features because its remote location shielded it from Victorian-era changes that transformed many other English churches. This isolation allowed the interior to keep much of its original character.

Location: Thakeham

Inception: 13 century

GPS coordinates: 50.94030,-0.41140

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:06