Church of St Andrew, The Tye, Alfriston, Wealden - Wealden

C14 church; cruciform in plan with a central tower and spire, known as the Cathedral of the Downs. Knapped flint walls and tiled roof. The spire has recently been repaired. However, the church walls are damp due to hard cementitious mortar trapping moisture. The external repointing of the south side in lime mortar is helping it dry out. The north side remains to be repointed. The internal plaster in the transepts and chancel is cracked and degraded due to moisture trapped in the stonework.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

PARISH CHURCH OF ST ANDREW

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1043353

Local Planning Authority:

Wealden

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St Andrew

Street Name:

The Tye

County:

East Sussex

District / Borough:

Wealden

Parish:

Alfriston

National Park:

South Downs (NP)

Parliamentary Constituency:

Lewes

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Poor

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade I, CA