A very old church with an interesting mix of war graves. Beautifully tranquil right by the sea. Only accessible on foot unless you are in the military.

Dan Hobson

November 5, 2020

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St Nicholas Church is a pretty medieval church in West Thorney. The church dates to the 12th and 13th centuries and is Grade I-listed.

JakobusPilger

December 6, 2024

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Saint NICHOLAS, Bishop of Myra, to whom the church in West Thorney is dedicated, is – alongside Saint Martin, Bishop of Tours in France – one of the most popular …

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Location: West Thorney, Chichester, West Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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