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St Rhian’s sits within a polygonal churchyard, at the centre of what was a farmyard complex.

Close to the River Bain, a church has been on this site for about 900 years.

One of two built locally by John Dickinson, the papermaker, in 1849, the other is St Mary's only a mile or so away in Apsley.

A small monastic establishment is believed to have existed at Alkborough just prior to the Norman Conquest and the church tower is thought to be of Anglo Saxon origin dating back to 1052.

The great golden Hamstone bulk of Sherborne Abbey presides benignly over its little medieval town.

Outstanding architectural and historic interest, which has been on this site in some form since the 12th century, replacing a wooden Saxon chapel.

The late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was born and brought up just to the south of the village at St Pauls Walden Bury, home of the Bowes-Lyon family since the 18th century.

There is evidence that a timber built nave existed in the 13th century.

Our beautiful rural church is thought to be the only Wren church outside of London.

A fine medieval church with extensive 19th century restorations.

Down a little lane between farm buildings is this delightful little building.

St Peter's is an outstanding example of the decorated style of architecture, with its warm red sandstone and distinctive shingled spire and clay tiled roof, an unusual feature in the Lake District.