Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, High Street, Rusper - Horsham

Medieval church founded in the 13th Century but almost completely rebuilt in 1855. Comprising a chancel with north vestry, nave with aisles, south porch and west tower. Of local Wealden stone with heavy buttresses, the church is graded for its good medieval tower. There are serious structural issues in the north aisle. There are large cracks with daylight visible in some areas. The area is being investigated by a structural engineer and underpinning may be needed. Adjacent trees, poor ground or poor construction may all be causes.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST MARY MAGDALENE

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1026946

Local Planning Authority:

Horsham

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene

Street Name:

High Street

County:

West Sussex

District / Borough:

Horsham

Parish:

Rusper

Parliamentary Constituency:

Horsham

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Poor

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade I, CA