TV5598 : Friston church: grave of Frank Bridge
taken 32 years ago, near to Friston, East Sussex, England
The church is built in flint with an aisless nave and short chancel. The west end of the nave dates from the 11th C. with roof timbers from about 1450.
The chancel was built around 1300 with a low arch from the nave. The east window is by Jane Patterson, 2002, depicting the ascension, in memory of Raphael Patterson (1977-1997)and was installed by Roger Barton.
The south porch is from 14th C. and has medieval graffiti.
In 1887 the church had become very dilapidated and the church was repaired and reopened in 1892
The north transept was built in the mid 19th century, by Miss Anne Gilbert to provide additional seating and as a new home for the Selwyn monuments. There is a monument to Sir Thomas Selwyn and family, including three chrisom children. There is also a brass to Thomas Selwyn and wife.
The north window depicts the Annunciation by Marguerite Thompson from 1960.
The churchyard contains the grave of composer Frank Bridge.