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- Church Norton, West Sussex (St Wilfrid's Church)
St Wilfrid’s stands in a tranquil corner of a large churchyard, down a little lane beside Pagham Harbour.
At first sight it appears to be a simple cemetery chapel. In fact it is the 13th-century chancel of a large Norman church.
The main part of the church was removed in 1864 and rebuilt in the centre of Selsey to serve the growing population of this seaside resort.
Inside there are a number of things worth seeing, including:
An intriguing combination of ancient and modern makes a visit to this church popular among the walkers and birdwatchers who enjoy the many footpaths and the wildlife around this delightful site.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
2 miles north of Selsey off B2145; CCT fingerpost at acute bend in road near entrance to large industrial estate
Nearest railway station: Bognor Regis (4.7 miles)
SZ 872 957
01/05/12
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
A walk round guide for St Wilfrid's Church, Church Norton (PDF, 638kb)
This short, full colour walk round guide contains a floor plan of the church and highlights of things to see during your visit. You can purchase a printed copy of this from the church (50p) or download in advance (free/optional donation).
Hampshire, Sussex & Surrey County Guide (PDF, 4.9mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Hampshire, Sussex & Surrey. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Church of St John the Evangelist, Chichester, West Sussex
A rare surviving example of a Georgian evangelical 'preaching house'
St John's Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1UR
See church page
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Tortington, West Sussex
Boggle-eyed monsters in a rustic church
Ford Road, Tortington, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 0FD
See church page
Church of St Mary the Virgin, North Stoke, West Sussex
A happy ending for a church with no name
North Stoke, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LS
See church page
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our West Sussex churches are in CCT’s South East region.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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If the access information for this church is listed as ‘Keyholder nearby’, this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
Tarmac path to chapel door then one large step down into chapel.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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The size of the remaining church surprised me, it contains some of the most amazing stained glass windows I've come across in the many churches I've visited. As well as having an enormous graveyard, and the fantastic walks to the harbour, it is well worth a detour from Chichester down to Selsey to find this gem. Must revisit sometime when I visit the church in Selsey.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/garyshield/sets/72157627240519524/
You might also mention the beautiful stained glass triple window in memory of the Wingfield family (Great War) and the fine marble statue, again a Wingfield memorial, located outside the back of the church.
(Incidentally, my father and uncle are both buried in the cemetery)