England

St Andrew and St Cuthman, Steyning, West Sussex

Visited in February 2023

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St Andrew and St Cuthman, Steyning, West Sussex
The "Steyning Screen" dated 16th C, celebrating Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon first wife of the king. Made by Richard FitzJames, Bishop of London and friend of the Queen, it contains the royal and bishop's emblems.
Details of the screen
St Cuthman life, window by Christopher Whall (Arts and Crafts)
Angels detail, Christopher Whall (Arts and Crafts)
It's a very old church, dedicated to St Cuthman, a 8th C Saxon saint. The church dates probably from the 11th C, the tower from the 16th C
Nave with Norman capitals and columns
Carving capitals with foliage decorations and figures maybe dancing.
Norman capitals and columns with animals and foliage 
Square marble bowl font, probably C12
Although recent, the door would have boards dating from the 12th C and maybe some iron