English Heritage sites near Barlavington Parish
BOXGROVE PRIORY
7 miles from Barlavington Parish
The guest house and other remains of a Benedictine priory: much of the fine 12th to 14th century monastic church survives as the parish church.
BRAMBER CASTLE
14 miles from Barlavington Parish
The remains of a Norman castle on the banks of the River Adur, founded by William de Braose soon after the Norman Conquest.
WAVERLEY ABBEY
19 miles from Barlavington Parish
Fragments of the church and monastic buildings of the first Cistercian abbey in England, founded in 1128.
FARNHAM CASTLE KEEP
21 miles from Barlavington Parish
The impressive motte and shell keep of Farnham Castle, Surrey, founded in 1138 by Bishop Henry of Blois. An enjoyable day out within travelling distance of London.
SOUTHWICK PRIORY
22 miles from Barlavington Parish
Remains of a wealthy Augustinian priory, originally founded at Portchester: once a famous place of pilgrimage. Only part of the refectory wall survives.
PORTCHESTER CASTLE
23 miles from Barlavington Parish
Looking for a fun family day out? Visit Portchester Castle in Hampshire, South East England. It provides the perfect setting for a relaxed, fun, historic day out!
Churches in Barlavington Parish
St Mary
Off Folly Lane
Barlavington
Petworth
01798869023
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Set next to a picturesque farmyard, this grade 1 listed Early English church boasts a magnificent view of the South Downs where, as Pevsner puts it, 'the scarp becomes a vast natural amphitheatre to the south of Bignor.' Pevsner also praises the 'utter simplicity' of its interior. The church has a two-bay south aisle. The north aisle is blocked. Overall a 'coherent and effective' interior.
We enjoy a lively BCP sung matins every third Sunday at 11.30am. Every fifth Sunday we have BCP Holy Communion with hymns. This is the ideal church to celebrate the benefice's annual Harvest Thanksgiving at the beginning of October. There are plans for an annual pet service and perhaps a plough service, if we can find a suitable plough.
The church boasts a very spiritual carving of the Annunciation on the east wall between the two round-headed lancet windows (c 1100). This is a reminder of the important role Our Lady played in our salvation.
No churches found in Barlavington Parish