Rotherfield

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[[File:Rotherfield Sussex church.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Church of St Denys]]

[[File:Rotherfield Sussex church.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Church of St Denys]]

There are five churches within Rotherfield parish: Rotherfield's 11th-century parish church is dedicated to [[Saint Denis of Paris|St Denys]]. A timber church was first built on the site in 792 AD, and the present sandstone church occupies the same site; the original church is believed to have been under the north-east corner of the current building, in the area now known as the Nevill chapel.{{cite web|url=https://sussexparishchurches.org/church/rotherfield-st-denys/|work=Sussex Parish Churches|title=Rotherfield – St Denys|access-date=19 October 2025}} The Nevill family were Lords of the Manor from 1450. The building was extended at various times, with the last major alteration being the addition of the tower, porch and spire in the 15th century. The original spire was destroyed by [[Great storm of 1987|a storm in October 1987]], and reconstructed using a steel frame raised to the roof by helicopter. Construction of the tower meant that a new porch and entrance had to be built on the north side of the nave, to replace the west door obstructed by the tower. A new west door was also built.

There are five churches within Rotherfield parish: Rotherfield's 11th-century parish church is dedicated to [[Saint Denis of Paris|St Denys]]. A timber church was first built on the site in 792 AD,{{cite web|url=https://sussexparishchurches.org/church/rotherfield-st-denys/|work=Sussex Parish Churches|title=Rotherfield – St Denys|access-date=19 April 2026}} and the present sandstone church occupies the same site; the original church is believed to have been under the north-east corner of the current building, in the area now known as the Nevill chapel.{{cite web|url=https://rmgtcio.org.uk/home-page/visit-us/history-of-the-green/|work=Rotherfield Millennium Green Trust CIO|title=History of the Green|access-date=19 April 2026}} The Nevill family were Lords of the Manor from 1450. The building was extended at various times, with the last major alteration being the addition of the tower, porch and spire in the 15th century. The original spire was destroyed by [[Great storm of 1987|a storm in October 1987]], and reconstructed using a steel frame raised to the roof by helicopter. Construction of the tower meant that a new porch and entrance had to be built on the north side of the nave, to replace the west door obstructed by the tower. A new west door was also built.

Also in Rotherfield are the Providence Chapel ([[Strict Baptists|Strict Baptist]]); and the [[Roman Catholic]] Church dedicated to [[St Peter]], Prince of Apostles. A former [[Methodism|Methodist]] chapel at Town Row, between Rotherfield and Mark Cross, was closed in the early 21st century.

Also in Rotherfield are the Providence Chapel ([[Strict Baptists|Strict Baptist]]); and the [[Roman Catholic]] Church dedicated to [[St Peter]], Prince of Apostles. A former [[Methodism|Methodist]] chapel at Town Row, between Rotherfield and Mark Cross, was closed in the early 21st century.