Newtimber, Sussex

Located in the South Downs National Park, it is an area characterised by it's diverse landscape (lowland and highlands), ancient woodland and chalky downland.

Newtimber may have been more populated prior to the plague of the 17th century and building of Newtimber Place. Perhaps that is why there is a C13 church

Newtimber Church dates from the 13th Century, Whilst Newtimber Place is a moated 16th Century House

The Church (St John the Evangelist) is open daily. It has an uncomfortable past being associated with historical patronage of Jamaican Plantation owners (and associated exploitation of enslaved people).

The nearby Newtimber Place is associated as the Church's benefactor was the owner of Newtimber Place in the 18th century.

There is much information within the Church which expands on this theme

st john the evangelist newtimber nave_animation_preset1.mp4

Inside St John the Evangelist Church, Newtimber

st john the evangelsit newtimber chancel_animation_preset1.mp4