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This historic hilltop village in the High Weald lies close to the source of the Rother, the Sussex river from which it takes its name.

The church was founded in 1777 by by Willielma Maxwell, Viscountess Glenorchy, Lady Glenorchy, as an Independent Church.

There is evidence of a church on this site in Saxon times, consecrated on the 29th September 998, of which nothing now remains.

Steyning is now some five miles inland, but it was once busy with seagoing vessels, which moored in an inlet known as St Cuthman's Port.

Imagine a time when this coastal parish and nearby Pagham Harbour (now a wetland nature reserve) was busy with maritime trade and it is easy to see why this should have been the largest church in the area.

Yapton's charming and distinctive church has changed surprisingly little since it was completed around 1220.

All faiths and spiritual paths welcomed.

Sitting at the top of Goudhurst looking out over the surrounding countryside, St Mary's church is a landmark that can be seen from miles around.