Holy Trinity Church Bosham
by Terri Waters
Title
Holy Trinity Church Bosham
Artist
Terri Waters
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Photograph - Photograph
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The church of The Holy Trinity, Bosham, is one of the earliest churches in Sussex and there is documented evidence to show that there was a small Christian community in Bosham in the 7th century, making it the oldest site of Christianity in Sussex.
The tower was standing when Harold, Earl of Wessex and soon to be king of England, rode here with his men in 1064 prior to his ill-fated voyage to Normandy. The visit is depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, which clearly shows the chancel arch of Bosham church, perhaps the same arch that you can see today.
There is also a long held tradition that early in the 11th century King Canute's 8 year old daughter was drowned in the millstream and was buried in the church. Set into the floor before the chancel arch is a modern memorial to the her. In 1865 a stone coffin was discovered, within which was a small skeleton of the correct age, and dating to the early 11th century. Of course we cannot be sure it was the skeleton of the princess, but the evidence does suggest some truth in the old tale. Enough truth that the skeleton was reburied with honour where it now lies by the chancel arch. Certainly, Canute himself has ties to Bosham, for it was here that he famously bid the tide to cease.
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January 12th, 2014
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