St Margaret's Church, Angmering facts for kids

Quick facts for kids St Margaret's Church, Angmering
Country	England
Denomination	Church of England
Churchmanship	Conservative Evangelical
History
Status	Active
Dedicated	St Margaret of Antioch
Architecture
Functional status	Parish church
Years built	13th century
Administration
Parish	Angmering, Saint Margaret with Ham and Bargham
Deanery	Arundel and Bogner
Archdeaconry	Archdeaconry of Chichester
Diocese	Diocese of Chichester

St Margaret's Church is a special old church in Angmering, West Sussex, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is so important that it is listed as a grade II* listed building. This means it is a very old and historic place!

History of the Church

The frontside of St Margaret's Church

St Margaret's Church was first built a long, long time ago. This was in the 13th century, which means the 1200s. Later, in 1507, a tall tower was added to the church.

The church was changed and updated between 1852 and 1853. A famous architect named Samuel Sanders Teulon led these changes.

On October 12, 1954, the church was officially named a Grade II* listed building. This special title means it is a very important historical building that needs to be protected.

The Church Today

Today, St Margaret's Church follows a certain type of Christian belief. It is part of the "conservative evangelical" tradition within the Church of England. This means they have particular ways of understanding and practicing their faith.

Important Leaders

The main priest at a church is called a rector. Here are some of the important rectors who have served at St Margaret's Church:

• The Revd Jos Nicholl was the rector from 1982 to 1985. He was also a decorated army officer and received the Military Cross for his bravery.
• The Revd Anthony Wells served as rector from 1986 to 1998. He later became an Archdeacon in France, which is a senior church leader.
• The Revd Mark Standen is the current rector of St Margaret's Church.