St Mary
Clymping, Sussex
The coastal parish of Climping (also spelled Clymping), just west of the River Arun, has a remarkably sturdy looking church that is said to have begun life as a Norman watchtower.
The tiled roof sweeping down to low eaves is typical of Sussex, and the late medieval west porch, its great timbers infilled with local flints, is a delightful example of vernacular detailing.
The sturdy Norman tower is just as attractive, with its pyramidal shingled cap. It has a slight lean. Inside, don't miss the very early, tub shaped limestone font carved with Maltese crosses and chevron patterning.