The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1043918
- Date first listed:
- 20-Aug-1965
- List Entry Name:
- The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
- Statutory Address:
- THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN
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- Reference:
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1043918
- Date first listed:
- 20-Aug-1965
- List Entry Name:
- The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- East Sussex
- District:
- Lewes (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Glynde
- National Park:
- South Downs
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 45647 09267
Details
GLYNDE 1. 5206 The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin TQ 4509 31/526 20.8.65
II*
2. Church of England. Built by John Morris of Lewes to the design of Sir Thomas Robinson in 1763-5 for Dr Richard Trevor of Glynde Place who was Bishop of Durham from 1752-1771. The north, south and east walls are of cobbles on a ashlar base. The west or entrance front is faced with knapped flints on an ashlar base with ashlar quoins and pediment set in a wooden surround with modillions. Stone cartouche of the arms of Dr Richard Trevor in the tympanum of the pediment. Above is an ashlar cupola containing a bell. Large ashlar porch with pediment containing a round-headed doorway with semi-circular fanlight and large double doors. The interior retains its contemporary fittings such as box-pews and screen. But the gallery was inserted in 1841 and the chancel repaired in 1894. The east window was designed by William Peckitt.
Listing NGR: TQ4564709267
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 292942
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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