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Lullington The Church of the Good Shepherd, Lullington, Sussex

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lullington_Church

"Lullington Church, also known as the Church of the Good Shepherd, on the South Downs at Lullington in East Sussex is one of several churches claimed to be the smallest church in England although it is not the smallest.[1] It was built from the remains of the chancel of an earlier church that was destroyed by fire, generally believed to have occurred at the time of Oliver Cromwell. It measures 256 sq ft (24 m2) and seats 20 people.[2]

The original church is believed to date from the late 12th or early 13th century and was built as a chapel in the parish of Alfriston, owned by Battle Abbey, and later became a separate parish. A will from 1521 suggests that at the time the church contained a statue of St Zita.[3] In 1927 the parishes of Alfriston and Lullington were merged. The original dedication of the church is unknown, and in 2000 the Bishop of Chichester dedicated the church to the Good Shepherd.[4] The church features a harmonium estimated to be from the end of the 19th century.[5]

The church was the inspiration for the 2003 song "The Smallest Church in Sussex" by British alternative rock band Sea Power. The track is a b-side to "Remember Me" and features the church's harmonium, recorded in situ, as the only accompanying instrument.[5]"

Address

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/5039/

Get in touch: Parish Office

St Andrew's Church

The Tye

Alfriston

BN26 5TL

Parish office

01323 871093

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https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/5039/

https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/church/good-shepherd-lullington

https://cuckmerechurches.org.uk/the-good-shepherd-lullington/

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Reached only by footpath

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2025: "The tiny village of Lullington is now part of Alfriston parish, but retains its own church situated on the hill by the South Downs Way with magnificent views right across the Cuckmere Valley.

Like St. Andrew's, Lullington Church often features in guide books of places to visit in Sussex.

Originally part of a much larger building, which was destroyed by fire (probably in the time of Cromwell), the present church was rebuilt from the original chancel. It seats twenty people (just) and at Harvest Festival half the congregation are seated in the churchyard.

As there is no electricity for light or heating, most services are held in the Summer months - on the third Sunday at 3.00pm, from April to September. We also have a sunrise Easter Communion and An Advent Service of Light.
Lullington Church is open to visitors daily from 9.00am to 5.00pm or dusk.

Wilmington St
Lullington
Alfriston

BN26 5QX "

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