St Margaret's Church, Angmering facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Margaret's Church, Angmering |
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| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Evangelical |
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| Status | Active |
| Dedicated | St Margaret of Antioch |
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| Functional status | Parish church |
| Years built | 13th century |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Angmering, Saint Margaret with Ham and Bargham |
| Deanery | Arundel and Bognor |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Chichester |
| Diocese | Diocese of Chichester |
St Margaret's Church is a historic parish church in the village of Angmering, in West Sussex, England. It is part of the Church of England.
A parish church is the main church for a local area, known as a parish. St Margaret's is also a special historic building. It is a grade II* listed building, which means it is considered a very important building in England and is protected by law.
History of the Church
St Margaret's Church is very old. The main part of the building was built in the 13th century, over 800 years ago! A tall tower was added to the church much later, in 1507.
In the 1850s, the church was updated and changed inside. This work was done by an architect named Samuel Sanders Teulon. On October 12, 1954, the church was officially recognized for its historical importance and became a listed building.
The Church Today
St Margaret's is an active church. It follows the conservative evangelical tradition of the Church of England. This means the church's community places a strong focus on the teachings of the Bible.
Important Church Leaders
Over the years, several notable people have served as leaders, or rectors, at St Margaret's.
- The Revd Jos Nicholl was the rector from 1982 to 1985. He was also a decorated army officer who had received the MC, a medal for bravery.
- The Revd Anthony Wells served as rector from 1986 to 1998. He later became the Archdeacon of France, a high-ranking position in the church.
- The Revd Mark Standen is the current rector of the church.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in West Sussex
- List of places of worship in Arun
