Parish Church of St Clement

The Parish Church of St Clement is the parish church of the parish of Saint Clement in Jersey. It is one of the twelve "Ancient Parish Churches" of Jersey.

Parish Church of St Clement
Location in Jersey
LocationSt Clement, Jersey
DenominationAnglican
History
DedicationPope Clement I
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Specifications
MaterialsGranite
Administration
ParishSaint Clement
DioceseWinchester
Clergy
Vicar(s)Canon David Shaw

In ancient Latin documents the church is referred to as Ecclesia Sancti Clemtentis de Petravilla in Gersuis which translates to "the Church of St. Clement on the estate of Peter in Jersey".[1]

History

The church's origins lie with a privately owned fort which is thought to have been destroyed during the Viking raids. Construction of the stone church began around the year 911, starting with a chapel; now the nave.[1]

Establishment of the parish church

The church became a parish church no later than 1067, because it is known that Duke William II of Normandy granted half the tithes of the church to Montivilliers Abbey in Upper Normandy.[1] and only parish churches were permitted to collect tithes.

Buried in the churchyard
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See also

References
  1. "St Clement's Parish Church - Jersey (Channel Islands)". Stclementschurch.org.je. Retrieved 2013-06-16.


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