HER 13182 - CHURCH OF ST MARY

Church. 13th century, tower ascribed to the 17th century (VCH); completely renovated except for the chancel, in 1869 by Henry Woodyer. Stone, brick in east wall of North chancel Chapel, plain tile roofs, pyramidal over the tower; horsham slab roof to south porch. West tower, aisled nave, south porch; 5 bay chancel with north Chapel. Tower with clasping buttresses was heightened and corbelled in 1869; lancets below, 2-light windows with plate tracery above. Nave has angle buttresses and tomb recesses to south side; south porch door planked with open iron grill above. interior: Tall 13th century 4 bay nave arcade on octagonal piers with 15th century arches, chancel arches 13th century with semi-circular responds, 2 bay North chancel Chapel arcade also 13th century. Fittings include fine Woodyer marble nave bowl and stem font with pyramidal hood cover; Pulpit with arcade carving, arcaded choir stalls; piscina in south chancel wall. Monuments on the south aisle wall include 3 by a local designer in black and grey marble with gold lettering dedicated to William Enticknap died 1808; John Enticknap, died 1789 and John Enticknap died 1808. East window of south aisle contains fragments of coloured glass from the medieval glassworks in Chiddingfold. The Church forms a focal point in the group of buildings around the village green. Listing NGR: SU9600035395

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