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St Mary Magdalene's Church, Tortington

12th-century church buildings in EnglandArun DistrictChurch of England church buildings in West SussexChurches preserved by the Churches Conservation TrustGrade II listed churches in West Sussex
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St Mary Magdalene's Church, Tortington (NHLE Code 1222209)
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Tortington (NHLE Code 1222209)

St Mary Magdalene's Church is the former Anglican parish church of the hamlet of Tortington in the district of Arun, one of seven local government districts in the English county of West Sussex. Founded in the 12th century to serve a priory and villagers in the riverside location, it has experienced little change despite a 19th-century restoration. Its ancient chancel arch and doorway have remarkable carvings with "grotesque, boggle-eyed monsters", rare beakhead figures and chevron ornamentation. Standing in a picturesque setting behind a farm, the flint and Caen stone building was used for worship until 1978, when it was declared redundant. It is now cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust, and English Heritage has listed it at Grade II for its architectural and historical importance. The church is dedicated to Jesus's companion Mary Magdalene.

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St Mary Magdalene's Church, Tortington
Tortington Lane, Arun Arundel

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Tortington Lane
BN18 0BG Arun, Arundel
England, United Kingdom
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