All Saints’ is a beautiful early 13th Century Grade II* Parish Church which is treasured by this tiny community of only 220 residents.
Croydon cum Clopton, Hertfordshire
Built with local materials, fieldstone, clunch, brick and some limestone dressings, it was at one time thatched but is now tiled. The core of the Nave dates from early 13th Century and exhibits strikingly leaning arches (Pevsner) and boasts a re-built oak trimmed vaulted ceiling, all coupled with 14th Century Transepts, Side Chapel and Aisles. It is difficult to do justice to the ancient and unspoiled interior which appears frozen in time; the ancient limestone font dates from the 12th Century and is therefore older than much of the building.
All Saints’ has been described by the architect as “the wobbliest church in Cambridgeshire”. This project begins to address this structural problem, with external repairs & weatherproofing, repairs to movement cracks in Tower walls & buttresses, Nave, Transepts, Chancel, S Porch and windows. The project will also involve a community led programme of Crack & Movement Monitoring with Cambridge University Engineering Department.
Croydon, Cambridgeshire
This building dates substantially from the 14th century but with some elements going back to at least the 12th century. It consists of chancel, nave with aisles and transept chapels, west tower and timber framed porch. Contains the vault of the Downing family (of Downing Street fame).
Abington Pigotts, Cambridgeshire
St Michael’s sits in a verdant spot, a little way outside the village surrounded by a lush growth of trees and approached over a fine lawn guarded by a voluminous hedge.
Cocayne Hatley, Bedfordshire
The church is set in delightful rural setting and is known for its spectacular Flemish woodwork and peaceful situation.
