St Nicholas Church |
Hob Uid: 403453 | |
Location : West Sussex Crawley Non Civil Parish
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Grid Ref : TQ3019436197 |
Summary : This is a cruciform Saxon building (10th or 11th century) with apsidal-ended chancel, the largest Saxon church arch in England. It includes 13th and 16th century work; the north tower and south porch were added in the 19th century. One of the most important Saxon churches in England. The size and plan of the Saxon church suggest that it may have been a minster. |
More information : (TQ 30193619) Church (TU) (1) The church of St Nicholas, Worth is a cruciform Saxon building (10th or 11thc) with apsidal-ended chancel, the largest Saxon church arch in England. It embodies 13th and 16thc work; the north tower and south porch were added in the C19th. One of the most important Saxon churches in England.(4). (See AO/LP/64/178). (2-6) As described and illustrated. See attached guide. (7) 5403 CHURCH ROAD Worth The Parish Church of St Nicholas TQ 33 NW 3/86 28.10.57 2. Cruciform building with tower to the north of the chancel and south porch. One of the finest Saxon churches in England with the largest Saxon chancel arch in the country and an apsidal east end to the chancel. Tower with broached shingled spire added by Anthony Salvin in 1871. South porch also C19. Pulpit dated 1577. (8)
Additional references. (9)(11)(14)
Uncertainty as to original status. No indication that the church was a minster. Conjecture that Worth is to be classed among the private monasteries of the pre-Conquest period. (10)
Characteristically pre-Norman plan. Discussion of main features and of later restoration work. (12)(13) |