Sussex Photos by Hetty
4th May 2017
Steyning was a river port until the 13th century, and in the 18th Century it was an important town on the coach route between Brighton and London.
High St
The Chequers Inn has a late 18th century brick façade hiding its mediaeval timber
The Stone House, one of the oldest houses in Steyning dates from the 15th century. It was once a mint (for coins) and later a prison.
Steyning Church – this replaced a Saxon church. The nave is Norman, with a 16th century tower
Ancient door
Norman nave and clerestory with Norman arches, c.1150
Medieval wooden carvings
3rd February 2015
We walked from Bramber to Steyning, and found him in the park – St Cuthman who built the Saxon church
Steyning’s Norman church
Stonework on the church
Once a Saxon port, the village has mediaeval timber framed, and Georgian brick, buildings.
This has been a school since 1584, and the brick porch was added in 1614
Some cottages date from the 14th century
The Old Market House with clock tower, was once the town hall
Workhouse cottages
