Nominal: 890.5 Hz Weight: 940 lbs Diameter: 36.06" Bell 1 of 7
Founded by William Wodeward
Dove Bell ID: 104 Tower ID: 15365 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Alfriston: St Andrew
Diocese of Chichester
Church, 610428
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Overview
Grid reference: TQ 521 30
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Bell ringing Live music and concerts Regular choir Guidebook available Wheelchair access ramp and accessible toilets available Visitor toilets available Assistance dogs welcome
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 496 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
It is a possible pagan site, but there are no traces of an earlier church due to complete rebuilding in the 14th century. Alfriston was the largest settlement on the Cuckmere and the highest point ships could reach.
Exterior Description
Very fine squared flintwork. Built on quite a different scale to other churches - the sense of space gives it the nickname 'the cathedral of the Downs'. All built at one time circa 1360 on a 'greek cross' pattern - nave and chancel the same length and transepts nearly as long.
Interior
Interior Description
One of the few churches to have a new West Gallery - the previous one taken down in 1887 and a new one installed 1995 with office space beneath. Bells are rung from the floor of the crossing. Fine Kempe windows signed with wheatsheaf - the south transept in 1914. Easter sepulchre and tomb canopies in chancel. Shepherd's burial with tuft of wool recorded in 1932.
Bells
Nominal: 1487.5 Hz Weight: 374 lbs Diameter: 24.5" Bell 2 of 7
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1955
Dove Bell ID: 8274 Tower ID: 15365 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1331 Hz Weight: 427 lbs Diameter: 26.63" Bell 3 of 7
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1928
Dove Bell ID: 8275 Tower ID: 15365 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1193.5 Hz Weight: 512 lbs Diameter: 28.75" Bell 4 of 7
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1908
Dove Bell ID: 8276 Tower ID: 15365 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: quarter Cracked: No
Nominal: 1114 Hz Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 31.19" Bell 5 of 7
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1928
Dove Bell ID: 8277 Tower ID: 15365 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 996 Hz Weight: 706 lbs Diameter: 33.38" Bell 6 of 7
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1928
Dove Bell ID: 8278 Tower ID: 15365 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1108 Hz Weight: 420 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 7 of 7
Founded by John Cole 1587
Dove Bell ID: 8279 Tower ID: 15365 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 521 30
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 20/03/1985
The churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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