St Peter, Racton with Lordington is a small 12th Century downland church with a seating capacity of about 60. The church was established in 1142 when Savaric fitz-Cane and his wife, Muriel, daughter of Engelger de Bohun, gave the church of Racton to Lewes Priory. It was held by the monks until the amalgamtion of the benefice with that of the Rectory of Lordington in 1445. The church consists of a chancel, nave with bell-cote and south porch. It is built of rubble, partly plastered, with ashlar dressing and is roofed in tile.
It contains significant monuments to the Gunter family who owned Racton Manor opposite (now demolished). The parish consists of some 26 households and one private Nursing Home. In 2008 there are 29 on the Electoral Roll, of whom 10 do not reside in the parish. The Gunter family was linked with Racton for several centuries - the ruins of Racton Manor are still traceable. It was Colonel George Gunter who helped Charles II to escape from Brighton to Normandy after the Battle of Worcester. It is believed that the King lodged in the thatched cottage immediately outside the porch of this church.
The cache is now a 35mm film pot that holds a logbook.
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