Lewes: All Saints
Overview
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
1881
Double lancet in north wall of chancel - 1881, panels showing the Annunciation, Presentation in the Temple, Epiphany and Flight into Egypt.
Stained Glass
The east window has a stock design of Christ in Majesty at the head of the centre light, with the Crucifixion below, surrounded by Angels, Apostles, Prophets Martyrs and the Church. The text is 'Thou hast opened the Kingdilll of Heaven to all Believers'.
Stained Glass
In the two lancets of the incipient north aisle are two windows by Holiday.
Stained Glass
1886
The south transept has two windows, both containing scenes from the Resurrection story such as the Recognition, the Three Marys, the Angel at the Tomb and the Resurrection itself.
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Organ (object)
A two manual instrument probably coeval with this part of the church, but the nameplate is lost.
Pulpit
19th Century
An octagonal design with floral details.
Lectern
19th Century
Font (object)
18th Century
A plain bowl on a fluted column to the left of the west door.
Font (object)
19th Century
With marble pillars to the right of the door.
Screen
The Chancel Screen is of pale oak, a bold design.
Reredos
The Reredos is by Salviati of Milan, consisting of a vigorous architectural frame of stone containing a triptych representing the Last Supper. The colours are chiefly red, gold, white and blue.
Altar
The Altar is wooden, with the front panels painted with lillies, the Chi-Rho symbol, and Alpha and Omega.
Reredos
The Georgian reredos is in the gallery at the back of the church, and consists of four panels in a curved frame with pilasters. These are painted with the Creed, Lord's Prayer and Decalogue. The reredos is curved as if to fit an apse.
Churchyard
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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