Worth Church, also known as St Nicholas Church, is a Church of England parish church located in Worth, a village in Crawley, West Sussex.

Historical Significance: St Nicholas Church is one of the oldest churches in England, with parts of it dating back to between AD 950 and 1050. It is of Anglo-Saxon origin and has been a place of Christian worship for centuries

Architectural Features: The church features a chancel arch and apse from the Anglo-Saxon period. The current tower, with its broached and shingled spire, was added in 1871 by Anthony Salvin. The church originally had three bells, with an additional one added in 1684. The bells were recast in 1844 and again in 1928

Location and Setting: The church is situated in what was once a forest, and its construction in such a location suggests it may have served royal or noble visitors who came for hunting. The churchyard contains several notable graves, including Commonwealth war graves from World War I and World War II

Community and Worship: Over the centuries, St Nicholas Church has been a place for communal and private prayer, marking key moments in community life such as baptisms, marriages, and funerals. The church continues to blend traditional and modern worship styles

References

• 1. St Nicholas Church, Worth - Wikipedia
• 2. Worth Parish – Ancient and Present in Crawley
• 3. Sussex Parish Churches - Worth – St Nicholas
• 4. Tha Engliscan Gesithas - Worth Church
• 5. St Nicholas’, Worth

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