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(7) The Medieval Altar Stone

In 1993, fragments of a medieval altar slab (mensa) were discovered beneath the chapel floor. The stone bears five crosses symbolising the Five Wounds of Christ.

It is believed the slab was deliberately buried in 1550 by Rustington villagers to save it from destruction during the Reformation. It remained hidden for over 440 years and is now preserved beneath the chapel floor.