Racton
St Peter, Racton with Lordington is a small 12th Century downland church with a seating capacity of about 60. It contains significant monuments to the Gounter family who owned Racton Manor opposite (now demolished). The parish consists of some 26 households and one private Nursing Home.
All regular services use the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, with sung canticles at Mattins, which also draws in worshippers from outside the parish who prefer this form of worship. Music is played on a fine example of a French Alexandre Harmonium.
Services have an average congregation of 15 loyal worshippers, with numbers significantly increased at Easter, Harvest Festival, Carol Services, Christmas Day and Octagon services. The church is used for Baptisms, Weddings and Funeral Services as required.
