St Mary North Marden

St Mary, North Marden is a single cell Norman church, consisting of an undivided nave and chancel. The chancel has a semi-circular (apsidal) end, which is one of only six chancels in small English churches. The principal feature of the church is the elaborate Norman south doorway. It is made from the same Caen stone as Chichester Cathedral, believed to have been shipped across the channel to Chichester and then transported by packhorse to North Marden. The church is delightfully simple and has no electricity. It is Grade 1 listed.

Services at North Marden have increased from twice yearly, fifteen or twenty years ago, to the twelve or more in recent years. These family services are well attended from across the Octagon and neighbouring villages.

Churchwardens
Mrs Anna Clarke, The Old Rectory, East Marden PO18 9JE
Mr. Patrick Balfour, The Old Farmhouse, North Marden, PO18 9JD