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St Mary de Haura

A rare example of Norman architecture at the geographical and spiritual heart of the busy town of Shoreham by Sea.

Shoreham by Sea, Sussex

Opening times

St Mary's is open every day of the year.

Address

Church Street
Shoreham by Sea
Sussex
BN43 5DQ

Founded in c1103 the church of St Mary de Haura is listed by English Heritage as Grade I for its historial and architectural importance. It is Norman church built of Caen stone, containing a tall crossing tower with transepts to north and south, and a large aisled chancel to the east. It is a mixture of Romanesque and Transitional architecture. Naim and Pevsner in The Buildings of England: Sussex (1965) quote Edward Freeman's description of it as 'a parish church absolutely without a fellow in England!'

St Mary de Haura is situated in the centre of Shoreham by Sea and surrounded by a lovely, peaceful closed churchyard which provides a welcome and much used green space in the town. St Mary's is open every day of the year and we welcome visitors. We have regular guided tours and details can be found on our website. We take part in the annual Heritage Open Days with guided tours and visits to the ringing room.

Key features

Captivating architecture
Enchanting atmosphere
Fascinating churchyard

Facilities

Accessible toilets nearby
Bus stop within 100m
Café within 500m
Dog friendly
Parking within 250m
Ramp or level access available on request
Space to secure your bike
Steps to enter the church or churchyard
Train station within 250m
Walkers & cyclists welcome

Regular events

Toddler group every week, monthly farmer's market on the second Saturday of the month, regular guided tours, heritage lectures, Christmas Tree Festival.

Denomination

Church of England

How we have helped this church

Gateway Grant, £4,000, 2019
Our Gateway Grants fund churches developing building projects and also urgent maintenance and repair projects to help keep churches open.