St George's Church, Trotton

St George’s Church stands in the quiet village of Trotton, West Sussex, beside the A272 road and the River Rother. Most of the building dates from the early 14th century, though parts of the tower go back to the 13th century. The church is built of rubble with ashlar dressings and has a plain Decorated-style exterior. A single chamber contains both nave and chancel, separated only by a low step. The roof was once thatched but was tiled around 1400. The church is dedicated to St George, England’s patron saint, and holds two services each month. It also serves as a monthly meeting place for the British Orthodox Church. Inside, a remarkable wall painting on the west wall shows Christ with Moses, the Carnal Man and the Spiritual Man. The painting’s vivid reds remain largely intact. The church contains brasses and tombs of the Camoys family, lords of the manor. The churchyard holds a Commonwealth war grave from the First World War. Nearby stands a 15th-century bridge over the river and a 16th-century manor house. The surrounding parish stretches north to south across open countryside, including the hamlets of Chithurst and Ingrams Green.