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Church of St Mary the Virgin

Church of St Mary the Virgin

Spectacular and airy, this Medieval flintwork church lies behind the village and beside the Old Hall, now a farm…

Church of St Mary the Virgin

Church of St Mary the Virgin

St Mary stands in a watery landscape next to an orchard by the River Ouse. Green stained glass casts light on row upon row of carved benches, featuring lively little wooden saints and figures in amazingly detailed dress…

Church of St Mary the Virgin

Church of St Mary the Virgin

Some churches have an atmosphere disproportionate to their size, and so it is with St Mary?s, a tiny church in a churchyard encircled by trees, frothy with white blossom in spring…

Church of St Mary the Virgin

Church of St Mary the Virgin

In an idyllic rural setting on the South Downs, in a loop of the river Arun, St Mary’s is a beautiful place to stumble upon. The church is in the simple shape of a cross and remains virtually unaltered since Medieval times; its calm and peaceful atmosphere evokes centuries of prayer…

Church of St Mary the Virgin

Church of St Mary the Virgin

This historic church stands in an idyllic spot near the River Stour, leaning somewhat, as a result of a 15th-century flood. Inside, the church is mellow and unspoilt, with 17th-century fittings and wall paintings. It is home to a strange carved stone, dating from around 1100. Nearly 1.7 metres long, the Fordwich Stone is thought to be a shrine made for the body parts or relics of a saint, maybe St Augustine of Canterbury…

Church of St Mary the Virgin

Church of St Mary the Virgin

This beautiful hillside landmark made of golden Ham stone is an atmospheric gem…

Church of St Mary the Virgin

Church of St Mary the Virgin

This Victorian church has a needle-sharp spire that overlooks the Wye Valley…

Church of St Mary the Virgin

Church of St Mary the Virgin

The spire of St Mary’s is one of the tallest in Enland and for over 500 years it has dominated the skyline of Shrewsbury’s old town. In 1739, showman Robert Cadman attempted to slide from it, head first, using a rope and a grooved breastplate. His engraved obituary stands outside the west door…

Church of St Mary-at-the-Quay

Church of St Mary-at-the-Quay

This Medieval church lies next to Ipswich’s regenerated quayside. It was built, or perhaps rebuilt, between 1450 and 1550. Elegant Perpendicular windows bathe the interior and its handsome arcades with light…

Church of St Michael & All Angels

Church of St Michael & All Angels

St Michael’s is best seen from the road approaching the village from the south…