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The Parish Church of St John the Baptist

A Grade I Listed Building in Hassocks, West Sussex

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  • St John the Baptist: c11 Saxo-Norman; c15 porch; low wooden belfry

  • St John the Baptist: elongated lancets (chancel), c14 two-light window

  • St John the Baptist: c11 chancel arch; c.1140 paintings from Lewes Priory

  • St John the Baptist: Christ in Majesty supported by angels

  • St John the Baptist: Christ delivering keys to St Peter in front of Holy City

  • St John the Baptist: devil dragging back figure trying to escape to the blessed

  • St John the Baptist: Richard Idon, 1523; rector; chasuble, holding chalice & wafer

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Entry Name: The Parish Church of St John the Baptist

Listing Date: 28 October 1957

Grade: I

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1286147

English Heritage Legacy ID: 302433

ID on this website: 101286147

Location: St John the Baptist's Church, Clayton, Mid Sussex, BN6

County: West Sussex

District: Mid Sussex

Civil Parish: Hassocks

Traditional County: Sussex

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): West Sussex

Church of England Parish: Clayton with Keymer

Church of England Diocese: Chichester

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