Church of All Saints, Steyning Road, Buncton, Wiston - Horsham

Water penetration and damp are contributing to this medieval church's declining condition. The worsening condition of the stone slab roof dating to the early C20 phase of restoration is leading to water ingress, deterioration of the roof the structure and the ceiling below. Built principally of flint, the hard cement-based pointing is contributing to internal damp problems with rotting internal wood fittings and algal growth. Consequently, the medieval wall paintings are vulnerable to deterioration. The growing congregation hopes to develop a repair project.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

BUNCTON CHAPEL OF ALL SAINTS

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1354113

Local Planning Authority:

Horsham

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of All Saints

Street Name:

Steyning Road

Locality:

Buncton

County:

West Sussex

District / Borough:

Horsham

Parish:

Wiston

Parliamentary Constituency:

Arundel and South Downs

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