St Pancras Church, Kingston near Lewes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Pancras Church |
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| 50°51′23″N 0°01′28″W / 50.8563°N 0.0245°W | |
| Location | The Street, Kingston near Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3PD |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Pancras of Rome |
| Dedicated | 13th century |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
| Style | Decorated Gothic |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Kingston, St Pancras |
| Deanery | Lewes and Seaford |
| Archdeaconry | Lewes and Hastings |
| Diocese | Chichester |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Pancras Church is a historic Church of England church. It is located in Kingston near Lewes in East Sussex, England. The church building was first built in the 13th century. It is protected as a Grade II* listed building. This means it is a very important historical site.
About the Church Building
The church building was constructed in the 1200s. It is made from stone and flint, which is a hard, grey rock. The church has a main hall called a nave. It also has a chancel, which is the part of the church near the altar. There is a tower at the west end and a porch on the south side.
The building was hit by lightning twice. This happened in 1865 and again in 1874. Despite this, it remains a strong and important building. It was officially recognized as a Grade II* listed building in 1965.
Inside St Pancras Church
Inside the church, you can find some very old items. The communion table is from the time of Queen Elizabeth I. There is also a large wooden chest from the Jacobean period. This means it is from the early 1600s.
The church tower holds three ancient bells. One of these bells was made by a person named Walter Wimbis. These bells have been ringing for hundreds of years.
You can also see some special silver items. There is a chalice (a cup) and a paten (a small plate) from 1568. Another set of a chalice, paten, and flagon (a large jug) are from the 1870s. There is also a silver alms-dish from around 1700. This dish was used to collect money for charity.
The church also has a special window. It is a memorial to Michael Scott. He was a clergyman and an activist who worked against apartheid in South Africa.
Church Community
St Pancras Church is part of a larger group of churches. This group includes churches in Iford, Rodmell, and Southease. The church records, which show important events like births and marriages, started in 1654.
See also
- List of places of worship in Lewes (district)
