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The church of St Michael in Mere is one of the finest parish churches in Wiltshire, with a wealth of historic features to delight even the most casual visitor.

The old church at Mereworth was found to spoil the view of John Fane, 7th Earl of Westmorland, from his splendid new Palladian house, so he demolished it (he had already done away with the old castle and the village) and built a new classical church, and a new village, nearby.

It is difficult to accurately date the church's foundation or the present building but It is certainly ancient and parts of a moat remain which once enclosed a good five acres including both the church and adjacent East Mersea Hall.

It is believed that the first church was built on Roman foundations in the late 7th or early 8th century.

Although our little church is relatively new (built 1848-1852) it was erected on a very ancient site.

Some buildings seem to be ageless, one is the church of St Tydfil.

The church dates from the 13th century but little is known about its early history, it underwent a massive restoration 1784 after its original spire fell down.

The site upon which this little church is built has been holy ground for some 1400 years and it is known that around 550AD Saint Mevan and Saint Issey busied themselves in this neighbourhood organising the early Celtic church.