Reigate Deanery

Chipstead, St Margaret

External photo

The Green
Chipstead
Surrey

Location map

Parish website

Parish Contacts

Revd Patrick Bateman (Priest-in-Charge)
The Rectory, Starrock Lane, Chipstead, Surrey CR5 3QD
Tel: 01737 552157
E-mail: patrick@batemannet.co.uk

Sunday Services

Details of all Sunday and weekday services and activities may be obtained from the parish contacts

Information

Patron: Archbishop of Canterbury

Population (2001 census): 2,415
Urban Priority Area: No

Deanery: Reigate
Archdeaconry: Reigate
Episcopal Area: Croydon
Diocesan Record Office: Surrey History Centre

Introduction to parish

Parish profile in The Bridge

Built: 12th - 13th century - restored 1883
Architect: restored by Norman Shaw
Listing: grade 1

The church dates back to the 12th century, but is substantially of the 13th century. The tower was added, or possible modified, in the 17th century, and the south transept, porch and north aisle are 19th century.

The external walling is of flintwork with stone trimmings, in the form of quoins, window mullions, tracery, window surrounds, plinths, and parapets.