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St Mary de Haura church, New Shoreham

St Mary de Haura church, Church Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5DQ

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

An architectural gem of a church which dates from 1103 with both romanesque and gothic styles. As well as some curiosities, there features from English history will be seen - one from the 12th, one from the 17th and one from 20th centuries.

St Mary de Haura is the parish church of New Shoreham and dates from 1103. The largest church between Brighton and Worthing it is a Grade 1 listed building for both its historical and architectural distinctiveness. In his book 'England’s Thousand Best Churches', Simon Jenkins describes it as “a magnificent church with a superb Choir, a textbook of comparative 12th century style.” It sits in the centre of the lovely Sussex town in its large churchyard which with it lovely trees, quiet ambience and seating make it an attractive place to pause and ponder. It is well used by townspeople and visitors. Features of the church the tour will highlight include Romanesque and transitional Gothic architecture, mediaeval graffiti, two Kempe stained-glass windows and a war memorial which honours the only RAF fighter pilot awarded the Victoria Cross in the Second World War. The church tours have been arranged in partnership with the Shoreham Society which itself is putting on a stunning range of Heritage Open Days events.

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:
11.00am - 12.00 noon
Saturday 13 September:
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Tuesday 16 September:
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Friday 19 September:
2.30pm - 3.30pm

Location & directions

St Mary de Haura church, Church Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5DQ

Directions:
The church of St Mary de Haura is to be found in the centre of the town of Shoreham-by-Sea. Several public car parks are nearby and the town is well-served by public transport (the railway station is less than half a mile from the church and several bus routes go through the town. The church itself is in the middle of a beautiful churchyard which is criss-crossed by tarmac footpaths. Within a few minutes walk there are shops, cafés and restaurants and public toilets (the church has no toilets).
Contact on day:
William Payne

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Wheelchair users attend church and access is through a side door not the main West end entrance.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
20
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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