Inscription
Remnants of scripture on a pillar
Holy Trinity holds deep roots; there is evidence of a Christian community from the c7th, the chancel dates from the c11th, and it is depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry (as being from where Harold sailed to Normandy in 1064).
The church itself has three phases to its life - Saxon, Norman and Early English (c13th).
Bosham ("Bos'm") has been occupied since the Roman period, continuing into the Saxon period (with Bede referring to the area in 681).
Cnut the Great is alleged to have commanded the sea back here (less out of hubris, more to show his devout faith).
Harold Godwinson held the manor here, and the Domesday Book (1086) lists Bosham as one of the wealthiest manors.
In the Medieval period Bosham was an important harbour.
Inscription
Remnants of scripture on a pillar
Holy Trinity holds deep roots; there is evidence of a Christian community from the c7th, the chancel dates from the c11th, and it is depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry (as being from where Harold sailed to Normandy in 1064).
The church itself has three phases to its life - Saxon, Norman and Early English (c13th).
Bosham ("Bos'm") has been occupied since the Roman period, continuing into the Saxon period (with Bede referring to the area in 681).
Cnut the Great is alleged to have commanded the sea back here (less out of hubris, more to show his devout faith).
Harold Godwinson held the manor here, and the Domesday Book (1086) lists Bosham as one of the wealthiest manors.
In the Medieval period Bosham was an important harbour.