Didling

Didling is a small village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Elsted and Treyford, in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England. It lies on the Treyford to Bepton road 3.5 miles (5.7 km) south-west of Midhurst. In 1931 the parish had a population of 99.[1] On 1 April 1933 the parish was abolished and merged with Treyford.[2]

Didling
Church of St. Andrew
Didling is located in West Sussex
Didling
Didling
Location within West Sussex
OS grid referenceSU836184
Civil parish
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townMidhurst
Postcode districtGU29 0
PoliceSussex
FireWest Sussex
AmbulanceSouth East Coast
UK Parliament

Church

The c.13th century church of St Andrew, known as "The Shepherds' Church", sits a little to the south of the village on the northern slope of Didling Hill. The nave and chancel are of plastered rubble with ashlar dressings. The wooden porch is modern. The church has a single bell dated 1587.[3] The church is known for its simplicity and the fact that it has survived the intervening centuries with very little restoration, with that which has taken place having been sympathetic. Without an electricity supply the church is lit by candles.

The church and village seen from Didling Hill

References
  1. "Population statistics Didling AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  2. "Relationships and changes Didling AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  3. A History of the County of Sussex: Volume 4
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