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St. Michael’s is the parish church serving both Kirby le Soken and Kirby Cross. It stands back from the main road through Kirby le Soken at the end of a driveway.

Built 1150-1250, although of Saxon origin, which is associated with John Wyclif and contains more medieval stained glass than anywhere else in County Durham, with the exception of the Cathedral.

The church, designed by Colin Shewring, was built and dedicated in 1965, it is one of the most distinctive buildings on the estate and in Oxford, with its curved walls and roof.

As well as its cathedral Chester has at least six ancient churches, several of them now no longer serving as churches.

The church is one of the most spectacular Romanesque parish churches in England, its timeless rural setting does nothing to prepare you for the shock of the west front of the church and the riot of 12th century carving both outside and inside the building.

The church was established sometime in the 12th century and by 1356 it was dedicated to St Mary.

Acton Burnell Castle was the home of Robert Burnell, a close associate of Edward I who became Lord Chancellor and Bishop of Bath and Wells.

This is an ancient enigmatic building in a rural setting of Hart, adjacent to the remains of the de Brus Manor House and medieval fish pond field.

St Mary’s is as good an introduction to the development of Gothic architecture through the ages as you are likely to find anywhere.