1962, historical, view from this era of the distinctive church tower of St Mary's with its Rhenish helm, at Sompting, Littelhampton, West Sussex, England, UK and surrounding graveyard. The four-sided pyramid-style gabled cap on top of the saxon tower is an unusual feature in England. The flint built church was of such exceptional historical importance, that it was listed as a Grade I building by English Heritage in 1954, making it a rare building as only 2.5% of all listed buildings in England are classified as Grade 1. Stock Photo