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Fine late 14th century church in lovely rural setting on the Hertfordshire Way.

The tall Saxon tower of St Mary's was not always at the west end of the church as the original nave was dismantled in the late Norman period and the Norman chancel became the nave, with a new chancel added in the late 13th century.

It is hard to imagine a more idyllic country church than St Margaret's, its location is pure magic, one of the loveliest spots in the Cotswolds.

Whilst it is probable that a wooden Saxon church existed on the site of the present church, we can say for certain that in the 11th and 12th centuries there was a Norman church, built of clunch and rubble intermixed with Roman tiles.

You can catch glimpses of Cwmyoy's 13th century church from the road as it winds up the Vale of Ewyas, and even from afar the leaning tower is very apparent.

St John's began life as a Norman church, of which the central tower and west wall, with its typical Norman door, remain.

The sturdy 14th century Perpendicular west tower of St John's marks the highest church in the Cotswolds.

A 13th century church which belonged to the Knights Templar & Hospitallers, the grave of Saint John Kemble lies in the church yard.

St Mary's is in a most attractive setting in the Windrush valley near Burford.

During the 1950s and 1960s the Catholic population expanded, creating a need for new churches.