The Parish Church of St Luke The Evangelist () Church Parade,

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area of

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History

St Luke's Church was built in the 15th century, which is believed to have been founded by Thomas la Warr in around 1420. with the north arcade and aisle being remodelled in 1819, and the east end in 1874 by

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. It includes a bell dating from 1766 and made by

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of the Bilbie family. It has been designated by

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as a grade II*

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History

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