English Heritage sites near Bignor Parish
BOXGROVE PRIORY
6 miles from Bignor Parish
The guest house and other remains of a Benedictine priory: much of the fine 12th to 14th century monastic church survives as the parish church.
BRAMBER CASTLE
13 miles from Bignor Parish
The remains of a Norman castle on the banks of the River Adur, founded by William de Braose soon after the Norman Conquest.
WAVERLEY ABBEY
21 miles from Bignor Parish
Fragments of the church and monastic buildings of the first Cistercian abbey in England, founded in 1128.
SOUTHWICK PRIORY
22 miles from Bignor Parish
Remains of a wealthy Augustinian priory, originally founded at Portchester: once a famous place of pilgrimage. Only part of the refectory wall survives.
FARNHAM CASTLE KEEP
22 miles from Bignor Parish
The impressive motte and shell keep of Farnham Castle, Surrey, founded in 1138 by Bishop Henry of Blois. An enjoyable day out within travelling distance of London.
PORTCHESTER CASTLE
23 miles from Bignor Parish
Looking for a fun family day out? Visit Portchester Castle in Hampshire, South East England. It provides the perfect setting for a relaxed, fun, historic day out!
Churches in Bignor Parish
Holy Cross
Bignor
Petworth
(01798) 869023
http://www.bignorchurch.org
Bignor is a classic small Downland hamlet within 6 miles of the ancient Sussex towns of Arundel, Petworth and Pulborough. It is noted for its picturesque Downland scenery, an important Roman Villa on the historic Stane Street and the grade I stone-built medieval Holy Cross church.
The church at Bignor is mentioned in the Domesday Book, the font and simple chancel arch being a remnant of the 11th century, although the church was entirely rebuilt in the 13th century. The nave is lofty with cathedral-like proportions for such a small church and as such the acoustics are very good encouraging the church to be used for concerts, talks, poetry readings, art exhibitions and festivals with a predominantly candle-lit atmosphere.
No churches found in Bignor Parish