The Parish Church of St Nicholas

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21st centurySt Nicholas recognised nationally as one of the finest surviving Anglo-Saxon churches in England.
1986–1988Extensive restoration and archaeological investigation undertaken following the fire.
1986Major fire damages the roof during preservation works.
1950Church listed at Grade I for its exceptional architectural and historic importance.
Late 19th centuryVictorian restoration preserves much of the original Saxon structure.
1871Architect Anthony Salvin restores the church and adds the north tower and broached shingled spire.
1840sGrowing scholarly interest identifies Worth as one of England’s most important Saxon churches.
18th centuryAntiquarians begin recognising the church’s unusual Anglo-Saxon features.
17th centuryWest gallery added to the interior.
1577Historic pulpit installed within the church.
16th centuryFurther minor alterations made during the late medieval and Tudor periods.
15th centuryAdditional medieval windows inserted into the ancient Saxon fabric.
14th centuryChurch continues as parish church for the surrounding rural community and woodland settlements.
13th centuryMedieval alterations and window enlargements carried out.
12th centuryChurch serves as an important ecclesiastical centre within the Weald of Sussex.
1066Norman Conquest brings the church under the control of William de Warenne.
11th centuryGreat Saxon chancel arch constructed, later recognised as the largest surviving example in England.
c.1000Cruciform Saxon church with apsidal chancel substantially completed.
c.950Construction of St Nicholas Church begins during the late Anglo-Saxon period.
Present dayChurch remains an active Anglican parish church and major example of pre-Conquest architecture.

The Parish Church of St Nicholas

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