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Old St Helen's Church, Ore, is a medieval parish church situated in East Sussex, notable as one of the area's surviving examples of Norman ecclesiastical architecture. The church dates primarily from the twelfth century, with the chancel and nave representing characteristic features of the Norman period, though the building underwent modifications in subsequent medieval centuries. The structure demonstrates the typical stone construction and architectural vocabulary of its era, serving the local community as a place of worship for several centuries. The church stands as an important record of medieval religious life and architectural practice in Sussex, with its fabric preserving evidence of both its original construction and later alterations undertaken during the life of the parish.
Old St Helen's Church, Ore is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011845. View the official record →
Old St Helen's Church, Ore, is a medieval parish church situated in East Sussex, notable as one of the area's surviving examples of Norman ecclesiastical architecture. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011845.
Old St Helen's Church, Ore is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1011845.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Manor house (remains of), Ore Place (0 km), Late medieval kiln site E of Park Wood (1.2 km), Iron Age cliff castle and site of St George's churchyard on East Hill (2.5 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Old St Helen's Church, Ore's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Old St Helen's Church, Ore stands on Wealden Group, bedrock that formed in the Barremian. The rock here is sandstone and siltstone, interbedded.