St Denys Church, Rotherfield, East Sussex

Details

Accessibility

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2025:

"Disbled toilet: The toilet is on ground level within the main church building. Stewards are on hand to assist with holding open the doors for you which both open outwards. There aren't any handrails but the sink and hand dryer can be reached by wheelchair users. There is an emergency pull cord.

Hearing (induction) loop: An induction loop is installed in the nave.

Assistance dogs: Are very welcome

Ramped entrance: There is a ramp to the main front entrance which is a little steep and may be best negotiated with assistance.

Baby changing facilities: There is a 'drop down' baby changing table in the toilet with complimentary wipes and nappy bags. Please help us by taking your used nappies home to dispose of as we don't have the necessary waste collection service. Many thanks.

Dementia aware: Our staff and welcome team are all dementia aware and dementia friendly and will assist you in any way we are able to ensure you feel at home. Bi-monthly we host a dementia friendly short service called 'Everybody Welcome'. Please see elsewhere on a Church Near You or our website for more information.

Wheelchair accessible: There is a ramp to the main front entrance which is a little steep and may be best negotiated with assistance.

Large print: All of our orders of service and most frequently used hymn and song books are available in large print. Please ask a welcomer for a copy and they will be please to find one for you."

Brief description

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2025:

"Welcome to St Denys' Church.
Founded 792AD. Present Church built from 1060.
This glorious village church is a symbol of the sturdy men of Sussex who built it long ago. The whole pageant of English history for 1200 years is bound up with this church; the forest men, the Norman soldiers, the hunted fugitives, peasants and farmers, the iron workers and the service men and women who prayed in this church in the dark days of two world wars. It now gives our people comfort, joy, fellowship and purpose in their lives.
The church you see is not a relic of a dead past, it is a meeting place of the people of the living present who come to worship God as their ancestors have done for 1200 years.

The Benefice of St Denys' Rotherfield with Mark Cross became "The Parish of Rotherfield with Mark Cross" in December 2024."

Address

St Denys' Church
Church Road
Rotherfield
East Sussex
TN6 3LG

Email

Online form: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/5117/get-in-touch/

Phone

Website

https://www.stdenysrotherfield.org.uk/aboutus.htm

Directions

Opening Times

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2025:

"Open for individual prayer: Usually from 9 til dusk winter time or approximately 5pm in summer months"

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Amenities

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2025:

"Gluten free: We always have gluten free refreshments available as well as gluten free communion wafers. Please let us know your needs.

Toilets: There is one toilet in the church on the right as you arrive.

Stained glass: The earliest stained glass in the church is at the top of the east window in the Nevill Chapel where fragments of 14th century glass can be seen, some of the earliest known in Sussex. It is the late 19th century Pre-Raphaelite glass in the fine 14th century east window of the chancel that is of special art-historical interest. It was mainly designed by Sir Edward Burne Jones. It was made in 1878 by William Morris who also designed the foliage and the figure of St Barnabas in the bottom right corner. All the branches of the foliage spring from a single root, the whole design of which represents the Tree of Jesse - the lineage of Christ.

Eco church: We are progressing well towards our Bronze Award from Eco Church and in 2020 planted wildflowers around the churchyard. Part of our Mission Action Plan for 2020-2025 focusses on developing our churchyard project and promoting eco awareness throughout everything we do.

Listed building: St Denys' Church is grade one listed. There are beautiful wall paintings and a Byrne Jones stained glass window at the east end.

Open for individual prayer: Usually from 9 til dusk winter time or approximately 5pm in summer months

Guidebooks and notes

Concerts, activities, conservation area, groups, organ, bell-ringing etc."