Cocking Church

Cocking Church is a parish church dedicated to St Mary, with origins dating back to the 12th century, with later additions from the 14th century and a significant renovation in 1860. The building is constructed of rubble and flint, with some areas cemented, and features a tiled roof. It consists of a chancel with a vestry to the north, a nave with aisles, a south porch, and a west tower. The chancel and nave are from the 12th century, while the south aisle, which has a pentice roof, and the tower were added in the 14th century, although the tower is now faced with roughcast. The north aisle and vestry were added in 1860. Inside, there is a 13th-century wall painting on the splay of a Norman window in the nave, and the church features arcades supported by octagonal piers, as well as a tub font.