Beeding, Upper

Settlement in Sussex Horsham

England

Beeding, Upper

Church Street - view south towards High Street Credit: Ian Cunliffe

Beeding is a small village located in the Upper Beeding parish of West Sussex, England. Situated on the banks of the River Adur, it lies within the South Downs National Park, offering stunning views and a peaceful countryside setting. The village is approximately 10 miles northwest of the coastal city of Brighton and Hove.

Beeding has a long and rich history dating back to the Roman times, as evidenced by the discovery of Roman coins and pottery fragments in the area. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Peter's Church and the 16th-century Bramber Castle, which was once a strategic fortress guarding the River Adur.

Despite its small size, Beeding offers a range of amenities for residents and visitors. There is a village shop, a post office, and a pub that serves as a social hub for the community. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching.

The village hosts several annual events, including the Beeding and Bramber Village Fete, which attracts both locals and tourists with its traditional stalls, games, and entertainment. The nearby Wiston Steam Rally is also a popular attraction, showcasing vintage steam engines and agricultural machinery.

Beeding's location makes it an ideal base for exploring the wider Sussex region. The nearby town of Steyning offers additional amenities, while Brighton and Hove provide a range of cultural, shopping, and entertainment options.

In summary, Beeding is a charming village with a rich history, picturesque surroundings, and a strong sense of community. It offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life while providing easy access to nearby attractions and amenities.

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Beeding, Upper Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.882747/-0.302616 or Grid Reference TQ1910. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Church Street - view south towards High Street

Ian Cunliffe

Teasel - Dipsacus fullonum

Ian Cunliffe

Looking SSW along Church Street

Ian Cunliffe

Upper Beeding War Memorial

The building on the right with a thatched roof is now a house.

Mrs D Jeffery

Tapsel gate at St Botolph's Church, West Sussex, in a closed position,

This photo shows the Tapsel gate at St Botolph's church in a closed position. The photo was taken looking north and it shows the Grade I listed church in the background. The Tapsel gate links the churchyard of St Botolph's with an adjacent council burial ground. The gate was installed in late 2003 and it was consecrated in 2004 by Bishop Lindsay Urwin, who was the Bishop of Horsham between 1993 and 2009.

Andrew Diack

Tapsel gate in an open position at St Botolph's Church, West Sussex

This photo shows the Tapsel gate at St Botolph's church as seen looking north from the churchyard. The arched frame of the five bar gate is reminiscent of the Tapsel gate design at St Mary the Virgin church at Friston in East Sussex.

Andrew Diack

Closed Tapsel gate at St Botolph's church seen looking south

The Tapsel gate at St Botolph's church in West Sussex is a modern one having been installed in 2003. This date is carved into the top of arched wooden frame. The gate was funded by the joint parish council of the area to enable the use of the church by visitors to the burial ground.

Andrew Diack

Open Tapsel gate at St Botolph's Church seen looking south

The Tapsel gate at St Botolph's church in West Sussex is a modern one having been installed in late 2003. Although this date is carved into the top of arched wooden frame, it is difficult to see, in this photo, without added magnification. At present, the central pivot is slightly more stiff to open than other Tapsel gates but an application of lubricant would remedy this.

Andrew Diack

St Botolph's Church viewed looking east, West Sussex

On the 15th March 1955, the Saxon Church of St Botolph's was listed as a Grade I building and by definition that means that the site was considered to be of exceptional, national importance. The building dates to about AD 950 and it is listed as one of the 500 holiest sites in Britain. Notable features of the church include three bells made, in 1536, by John Tonne which commemorate the old dedication to St Peter with the inscription “Sancte Petre ora pro nobis”; an oak, Jacobean pulpit dating from 1630; traces of wall murals which were recorded in 1897 and a square baptism font, supported by a brick plinth, which probably dates to the 18th century. Another interesting feature, of the church, are the slanted side windows which allowed lepers, from the leper colony in Bramber, to stand outside and see the service taking place without transmitting the disease to the congregation inside the church.

Andrew Diack

Cattle - and view SW over the Adur Valley

You can see the sea and Lancing College Chapel on the left of the photo.

Ian Cunliffe

Autumn Lady Tresses

Autumn Lady Tresses, Spiranthes spiralis in flower at Anchor Bottom next to the A283 in East Sussex.

John P Reeves

Remains of Bramber Castle: West Sussex

An evening shot of a part of the ruins. This castle is situated between the centre and north eastern section of the grid square.

Pam Brophy

Castle Church : Bramber (West Sussex)

This church is apparently 1000 years or so old and was built as part of the castle residences and buildings. It is situated at the foot of the castle and in the centre to north eastern section of the square.

Pam Brophy