Nominal: 1426.5 Hz Diameter: 22.75" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by William Hull 1677
Dove Bell ID: 61911 Tower ID: 24566 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
West Dean: All Saints
Overview
Grid reference: TV 525 996
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 165 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
In Saxon times West Dean was called Eorlscourt and the villagers were either farmers or made their living from fishing and salt production on the nearby coastline. According to the ninth-century chronicler Asser, Alfred the Great's palace was situated here when ships were able to sail right up the valley), and the ruins of a medieval manor house remain on its site. After the Norman conquest the village was given to William the Conqueror's brother, Earl Mortain.
Dedicated to All Saints, Westdean church is also the most ancient in the Cuckmere Valley, traces of Saxon origin; squat gabled spire has been likened to a monk's cowl, with the small windows in the tower giving the appearance of a face.
Norman arch to the tower, the prevalence of Early English work indicated that the church may have been extensively re-ordered when Sir John Heringod was Lord of the Manor in the early part of the 14th century.
Monuments include 14th century tomb canopies (effigies missing) and an ornate stone tomb to William Thomas and his wife who bought the Manor of Westdean in 1611.
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: TV 525 996
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 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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