St Margerets Ifield
Cache number 28 in the series is St Margerets C of E
This church was built in the early 13th century. Originally it was built in a box shape, probably of wood, and was later replaced as growing population in Ifield meant that it was no longer big enough.
It was extended in the 14th century by the inclusion of side aisles to allow more people to come to the services. There was a pause in the rebuilding of the church as the Black Death meant that there was a great shortage of craftsmen for 50 years. The local population of Ifield was barely effected by the Black Death, but many of the skilled church builders came from London. The most notable features inside the church are two tombs, dated 1340, of Sir John of Ifield who died in 1317, and his wife.
Further work on the church in 1760 showed that Ifield was a wealthy parish, as a large gallery for musicians was created, and box pews for the congregation were installed. More repairs in the 19th century mean that St Margaret’s Church has had a relatively large number of alterations in its history. In 1847 a new vestry was added along with a bell turret and in the 1870’s heating was added
There are a few parking spaces near the church
A Simple offset cache, the coordinates will take you to a spot get the info you need.
Parish Office 01293 5ABC7D
Cache is at N51.07.( C-1 ) ( B-1 ) ( A+1 ) W 000.13.( D-B ) D ( C+4 )
Once you have the coordinates enter the church yard and look out for a nearby footpath sign
The cache has a log book only but no pen so please bring one with you
If any body would like to expand to this series please do, I would just ask that you could let me know first so I can keep track of the Church numbers and names to avoid duplication
To view the church micro stats & information page, please click here