St. Andrews, The Shepherds Church This little church is almost entirely early English, dating from the first part of the 13th century, although undoubtedly stands on far more ancient foundations Church information photos headstones

Post Office Directory, Didling 1851 came under Elsted
Didling was shown as 3 farmers:-
Robert Aylwin, farmer
John Carpenter, farmer
Benjamin Challen, farmer

Post Office Directory, Didling 1867
Didling is a small parish, about 4 miles from Midhurst, in the Western division of the county, hundred of Dumpford, union, county court district and rural deanery of Midhurst, rape, diocese and archdeaconry of Chichester. The manor was originally held by the Earl of Arundel, it afterwards passed to the Camois family, to whom succeeded the Lewknors. Lord Spencer purchased it in 1807, and it is now the property of Lord Leconfield. The church of St. Andrew is a small and curious specimen of the Early Pointed style, with a very remarkable rude oak porch and screen. The registers are included in Treyford.
The population in 1861 was 85, the acreage is 814.

Parish Clerk, Peter Parsons.
 
Letters received through Petersfield. The nearest money order office is at Midhurst
 
Charles Aylwin, farmer
Robert Aylwin [Mrs.], farmer
Job Challen, farmer, Manor farm
Benjamin Russell