St Mary's Church, Ticehurst facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary's, Ticehurst |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Open Evangelical |
| Website | St Mary the Virgin church, Ticehurst |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Mary |
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| Parish | Ticehurst |
| Deanery | Rotherfield |
| Archdeaconry | Hastings |
| Diocese | Chichester |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Mary's Church is a very old church in Ticehurst, a village in East Sussex, England. It is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin, who is also known as Mary, the mother of Jesus. This church was built a long, long time ago, in the 1300s!
The church is part of the Diocese of Chichester, which is a big area managed by the Church of England. St Mary's Church is also a special building because it has "grade II* listed building" status. This means it's an important historical building that needs to be protected.
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Exploring St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church is a fascinating place to visit. It has many interesting features from its long history.
A Look at the Past: The Wyborne Memorial
Inside the church, you can find a special brass memorial. This memorial is for a person named John Wyborne and his two wives, Cecily and Agnes. It was made around the year 1365. A brass memorial is like a flat metal plate with pictures and words carved into it. It helps us remember people from a very long time ago.
Famous People Connected to the Church
Sometimes, famous or important people have worked at old churches like St Mary's.
Francis Pott: The Hymn Writer
One interesting person who worked at St Mary's Church was Francis Pott. He was a hymnwriter, which means he wrote songs that are sung in church. He served as the parish priest in Ticehurst from 1861 to 1866. A parish priest is like the main leader of the church in a local area.
More Information
If you want to learn more about St Mary's Church or the area, here are some helpful links.
Online Resources
- St Mary the Virgin church, Ticehurst
