Flint Wall Appeal and Repair Update
- St Anne's
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
Fundraising Events
The Grade Two listed north flint wall is showing its age. Built at a time when a horse and cart were the largest vehicles travelling eastwards along the road into the town, the beautiful flint work prevents the graveyard from falling into Western road. Recently a number of flints have dropped out of the wall, thus creating concerns for its safety and solidity. Flint-walling has been recognised as an endangered skill and this wall will be repaired using traditional lime mortar by experienced craftspeople.
The appeal was launched on May 9th with a variety of events ‘This is my story, this is my song’, performed by Philip Griffiths. A wonderful musical and joyful evening was enjoyed. We had a successful quiz evening and The music never ends’ premiere. West End performers Karen Ascoe and Stephen Rashbrook were joined by pianist Dominic Barlow. Further events included a fascinating history talk by Sue Berry and Chris Whittick and celebrating of our Anchorite’s cell with a parishioner living as a modern day Anchoress.
Thank you to everyone those who has generously donated. We are delighted to let you know that we have now raised £32,000. Besides the wonderful fund raising events we’ve also had substantial donations from Friends of Lewes and the Swire Trust.
Our initial plan for repair has been delayed by the new costs of traffic management, which tripled on 1st April 2025. Following a meeting with our architect and the Flint wall company, we plan to proceed with repairing the holes at the eastern end of the wall. They will then repair as much of the wall as it feels safe to do so. Any surplus funds will be kept for the further more extensive work which will be required at some time in the future.
Please continue to support us.
Donations are welcome through our digital giving plate, on the bookshelf by the main door. If you are a tax payer please complete gift aid, so we can collect an additional 25%. Alternatively on our website www.stanneslewes.org,uk or cash via the donations box in the porch.
If you would like any more information, please contact the Rector or the Churchwardens, see below.
Rector: Rev’d Ben Brown, 01273 933357, rectorstanneslewes@gmail.com
Churchwardens: Ashley Price & Mary-Rose Shears: churchwardens.stannes@yahoo.com
