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St Michael's Church, Up Marden, West Sussex

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Details

Accessibility

"There is no car park associated with the church. Access can be difficult during wet weather. There are no toilets available at the church or in the village. There is no electricity or heating in the church."

https://theoctagonparish.org.uk/churches/st-michael-up-marden/

Brief description

"Finding Up Marden church is half the battle - we drove right by it, not realising it was hidden in a belt of leafy trees a hundred yards down a farm track. Luckily we met a local who told us to go back to the top of the hill.

Up Marden isn't so much a hamlet as a few scattered houses and farm buildings spread out over several miles of agricultural land. Lost among the fields is this peaceful relic, slumbering away as if it has been here since the dawn of time and shouldn't be disturbed.

The interior is a delight; it is a simple two-celled building with a narrow nave and chancel, separated by a deliciously narrow triangular arch that might easily be mistaken for Saxon work. It is not; rather it is a hasty emergency repair dating from the 16th century. The original 13th-century arch is immediately above the triangular opening.

On the north wall facing the south door is a large wall painting of St Christopher carrying the Christ child. To the west are further paintings taking up much of the space between the ceiling and the north door, though these are more faded.

There is a simple chalice font, upon a modern base, several interesting wall monuments, and an original 13th-century piscina with what looks like a painted consecration cross beside it.

St Michael's is not a spectacular church, far from it. But come here on a sunny afternoon and see if you don't find yourself wanting to linger in the churchyard, put your head back and listen to the birds, and let life slowly meander by; it's that kind of place."

https://www.britainexpress.com/counties/westsussex/churches/up-marden.htm

Address

St Michaels Church, Up Marden, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 9LA

Email

Get in touch via the contact form:

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/5192/get-in-touch/

Phone

Parish Administrator
02392631252

Website

https://sussexparishchurches.org/church/up-marden-st-michael/

Directions

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/5192/find-us/

Opening Times

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

"There is no car park associated with the church. There are no toilets available at the church or in the village. There is no electricity or heating in the church."