A fine medieval wall painting depicting Christ in Majesty, dating to about 1150 AD, situated above the chancel arch in the Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Clayton. Christ is portrayed in the central mandorla, surrounded by Apostles and angels.

Date:
circa 1975 - 1985
Location:
Church Of St John The Baptist, Underhill Lane, Hassocks, Clayton, Mid Sussex, West Sussex, BN6
Reference:
AAA02/01/S2074
Type:
Photograph (35mm Slide)
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Description

The Church of St John the Baptist at Clayton largely dates from before the Norman Conquest in 1066, with the chancel added in the thirteenth century and the north aisle added in the fifteenth century.

Content

This is part of the Series: AAA02/01 Series of coloured slides; within the Collection: AAA02 Art and Architecture Archive

Rights

© Graham Cooper and Doug Sargent

Keywords

Medieval Parish Church, Medieval Wall Painting, Early Medieval Church