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Chipstead, St Margaret

Address: 
Church Green, Star Lane, Chipstead, CR5 3RD
Number of bells: 
5
Tenor Weight: 
11 cwt
Practice night: 
Thursday
Ringing Times: 

Sunday Service: By arrangement
Practice: Fourth Thursday (monthly) swung chime only

Ground floor ring: 
Yes
Tower Entry Details: 

Entry through main door into church or vestry door, both on the south side of the church

Contact: 

sdsec [at] surreybellringers [dot] co [dot] uk (subject: Enquiry from Surrey Association web site) (Southern District Secretary)

Location: Map Ref: TQ284564

History

St Margaret’s Church dates back to the last half of the 12th century at the earliest. The south aisle was added in the 14th century, and the upper storey to the Tower, which houses 5 bells, in the 15th century. The tenor was dated 1595 but was recast in 1952. The treble and 2nd bells are dated 1658. The third bell is dated 1785 and the 4th 1607. The bells are chimed regularly but not rung ‘full circle’ as the tower and frame require strengthening. All but one of the bells are inscribed, “Our hope is in the Lord”

Transport

  • By Road: Turn West off the A23 at Hooley, into Star Lane. Church is ½ mile along at The Green. Take care in Church Lane as this is one-way from the church. Parking available in the road.
  • By Bus: No service available.
  • By Train: To Chipstead station with 15 minute uphill walk. Alternative station - Coulsdon South and 25 minute walk.

Facilities

Toilet facilities available just inside new vestry door.

The White Hart on the High Road in the village provides bar food while the Ramblers Roost, Outwood Lane, in the valley provides restaurant facilities. There are also a number of pubs along the A23 Brighton Road going towards Merstham.

Chipstead, St Margaret