Weight: 784 lbs Diameter: 34.13" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by William Hull 1677
Dove Bell ID: 200 Tower ID: 14570 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Arlington: St Pancras
Diocese of Chichester
Church, 610430
http://www.sussexdownlandchurches.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: TQ 542 74
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 332 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Churches dedicated to St Pancras are often very early (could be linked to St Pancras Priory, dedicated 1131). It is unknown exactly how hold this church is; but there is Roman material in a Saxon window by the porch and east wall of the chapter.
An ancient chapel once stood (until 19th century) on the right side of the path going through the lychgate (which commemorates 2000 years of Christianity). The earliest recorded burials are 1607, but the churchyard was in use far longer.
There were more medieval buildings here including a rectory, but that was demolished in 1850.
Arlington Churchwarden's accounts for 1455-79 have survived and are now kept in the British Museum being probably the earliest in Sussex.
A herd of 28 cows belonged to the church circa 16th century.
Exterior Description
A shingled spire and Roman tiles and pottery incorporated into a small Saxon window by the porch.
15th century kingposts, roof trusses and timbers.
Interior
Interior Description
14th century wall paintings - traces of foliated crosses on each side of the chancel arch, St Christopher on the nave north wall and St George on the nave south wall. Some Norman windows in the Lady Chapel, with half dogtooth motif. High status coffin lids (Norman) found here, with chalk scarcophagus and skeleton.
Original holy water piscine with 1624 graffiti in 20th century south porch.
Had a pulput at least as early as 1458 - repaired for 2s3d.
George II coat of arms 1819.
Bells
Diameter: 28.75" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Edmund Giles 1610
Dove Bell ID: 8747 Tower ID: 14570 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Diameter: 30.5" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by Edmund Giles 1606
Dove Bell ID: 8748 Tower ID: 14570 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TQ 542 74
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.
It is unknown whether 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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