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Hidden in the woods south of the village, St Mary's is a simple aisleless building with its tower, nave and chancel all severely restored by the Victorians.

When William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester, founded New College at the end of the 14th century, he placed the service of God at the heart of college life.

Situated just inside the Brecon Beacons National Park, it enjoys views across the Usk valley and is on a well used walking route.

Abergavenny parish church was founded in the late 11th century as the church of a Benedictine priory. It is the only part to survive, apart from the later tithe barn.

The chapel was designed by Basil Champneys as the parish church of St Peter le Bailey and dates from 1874.

There has been a church on this site for a thousand years, standing in the very centre of the ancient walled city of Oxford.

St Mary’s is both an historic and active church that plays a major role in the life of the Long Crendon community.