A Gothic Revival parish church of red brick, consecrated in 1863 as Burgess Hill’s first Church of England establishment and now a Grade II* Listed Building.
At a glance
St John the Evangelist’s is the Church of England parish church serving Burgess Hill in West Sussex. Built of local brick in the Gothic Revival style, it holds the distinction of being the town’s pioneering Anglican church. The building remains protected as a Grade II* Listed structure.
History
The church was consecrated in 1863, establishing the Church of England presence in Burgess Hill for the first time. Over subsequent decades, it oversaw a network of mission chapels and daughter churches throughout the town. Most have since closed or gained independent parish status, leaving St John the Evangelist’s as the primary Anglican institution in the area.
What you see
The church exemplifies Gothic Revival design executed in local red brick—a common material choice for Victorian ecclesiastical architecture in Sussex. The style emphasizes pointed arches and vertical emphasis characteristic of the period.
Cultural significance
As Burgess Hill’s founding Church of England parish church, St John the Evangelist’s represents the religious life and Victorian expansion of a growing Sussex town. Its Grade II* listing acknowledges its architectural and historical importance to the local heritage.
Key facts
- Country: United Kingdom
- City: Burgess Hill, West Sussex
- Coordinates: 50.9573, -0.1332
- Consecrated: 1863
- Listed status: Grade II*
Practical information & getting there
St John the Evangelist’s Church is located in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. As an active Church of England parish church, it welcomes visitors during services and open hours. For current visiting times and service details, contact the church directly or check the Church of England parish finder online.
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