On the South Downs Way

The small parish consists of the village of Jevington, the hamlet of Filching and the more populated area of Wannock; some 320 residences. It forms part of the United Benefice of  East Dean with Friston and Jevington. It is a conservation area within the civil parish of Willingdon and Jevington.

The church building has examples of every style of medieval architecture. The tower was built by the Saxons (c.900-950) possibly as a refuge against marauding Vikings. Its massive walls approximately 90 cms (3 feet) thick reveal Roman bricks. A rare Saxon sculpture of Christ (c.1000-1050), discovered beneath the  tower in 1785, shows Viking influence in the Urnes style of decoration. 

The large bell dating from 1470 is termed an 'Ancient Bell' of the Brede group. Together with the original medieval  bell frame it is one of the few surviving examples in this country.

Major restoration was carried out by the Victorians in 1873 funded largely by the Patron, The Duke of Devonshire. In 2004 major restoration of the tower was undertaken. The project received a prestigious Highly Commended Certificate in the 2005 Sussex Heritage Awards.

This historic church is set within a well-maintained and attractive churchyard. Legend has it that certain tombs were used by Jevington Smugglers to conceal contraband. The earliest surviving memorial stone is dated 1710. At the Eastern entrance to the churchyard is an interesting Tapsell Gate, a design unique to Sussex. It is one of only six surviving in the county.