(210) PYECOMBE, The Transfiguration
Norman nave and chancel with 19th-century alterations - Nairn & Pevsner (587); reportedly in fine condition in 1724 (Ford 143); the church was at a staging-post for the London coach (Brighton, Pyecombe, Cuckfield) but nothing survives from this period; the parish had 14 families in 1724 and a population in 1801 of 134; surviving ledgers have been arranged down the nave.
210A Mural monument for Michael BARRETT, d. 1702, and others
- Sanctuary North wall, North-East corner, at head height.
- 55(W) x 110(H)~Good; faded.
- 2 grey marble panels combined; upper panel with shouldered, domed top and M.I. (10 lines); lower panel has M.I. (7 lines) in upper 50% of its surface.
- Rev. Michael Barrett, rector of Pyecombe, d. 29 Sep 1702, aet 71; his widow, Anne, daughter of Edward Kelyng, Esq.; issue - eldest son, Michael, aet 19, buried at Pyecombe; youngest son, Edward, d. 13 Mar 1698/9, aet 20, buried at Oxford; 3 other unnamed sons; daughter, Hester died an infant, buried Pyecombe; and an unnamed daughter.
210B Floor slab for Thomas NORTON, d. 1722/3
- Sanctuary floor, South-East corner.
- 46(W) x 72(L)~Cracked.
- M.I. (8 lines, engraved) fills surface of a freestone slab; head to West.
- Thomas Norton, d. 20 Jan 1722/3, aet 4; son of Thomas Norton, Gent., and Ann.
210C Ledger for Sir Lewis BEAUMONT, d. 1738
- Chancel floor, North of centre.
- 83(W) x 180(L)~Sound; damaged edges.
- M.I. (English and Latin) fills surface of a black slab; head to West.
- Rev. Sir Lewis Beaumont, Bart., rector of Pyecombe for 36 years, d. 23 Dec 1738, aet 64.
210D Ledger for Thomas BYSSHE, d. 1681
- Chancel floor, South of centre and South of 210C.
- 71(W) x 131(L)~Sound.
- M.I. (7 lines, engraved) on upper 35% of a freestone (Horsham?) slab; head to West.
- Thomas Bysshe, Gent., of Cowfold, d. 15 Jul 1681, aet 42.
210E Floor slab for Elizabeth BEAUMONT, d. 1750
- Chancel floor, South of centre, South of 210C and West of 210D.
- 83(W) x 50(L)~Sound.
- M.I. (4 lines, engraved) fills surface of a small black slab; head to West.
- Elizabeth Beaumont, d. 13 Jul 1750, aet 84, widow of Sir Lewis Beaumont, Bart.
210F Ledger for John SCRACE, d. 1689
- Nave floor, centre, towards East end.
- 79(W) x 173(L)~Sound; very worn.
- M.I. (5 lines, engraved) in upper 25% (W) of a pale cream freestone slab; head to West.
210G Anonymous ledger probably for William SCRACE, d. 1689
- Nave floor, centre, immediately West of 210F.
- 82(W) x 190(L)~Good.
- Traces of M.I. (engraved) visible in the upper (W) 60% of a pale cream freestone slab.
210H Ledger for George SCRACE, d. 1652
- Nave floor, centre, West of 210G, opposite North door.
- 80(W) x 170(L)~Worn.
- M.I. (4 lines, engraved) in upper (W) 25% of a dark grey freestone slab.
