Holy Trinity with St Catherine

It is in a group of buildings on a hill to the north, across the Chad Brook, past the pepper pot towers of Melford Hall, and beyond what must be one of the biggest village greens anywhere. It is a truly memorable scene.

The church itself, one of the most celebrated in Britain, gained its present magnificent appearance when it was rebuilt in the late 15th century.

The immediate impression is of flint and glass, and of the late Perpendicular style at its most majestic.

The interior is of cathedral proportions, with wide nave and aisles, and is flooded with light from the immense windows. To increase the dramatic effect there is no chancel arch, and a single superb wooden roof extends the entire length of nave and chancel.

One of the finest collections of late medieval glass in England includes a 15th century figure of Elizabeth Talbot, Duchess of Norfolk, said to have inspired Tenniel's depiction of the Duchess in Alice's Adventure's in Wonderland. The tiny 'rabbit' roundel nearby, of three rabbits with shared ears, is famous and is thought to be a symbol of the Trinity. Also in the north aisle is a fine alabaster bas relief of the Adoration of the Magi dating from about 1350.

The tomb of the knight in armour is Sir William Clopton, who died in 1446. His son John's tomb dates from 1497 and is between the chapel and the chancel. It was originally also the Easter Sepulchre and has painting of Christ underneath its canopy. On the south side of the chancel is the Renaissance tomb of Sir William Cordell, Speaker of the House of Commons during the reign of Queen Mary and Master of the Rolls to Queen Elizabeth.

The east end of the south aisle is the Martyn Chapel, which has excellent brasses. Roger Martyn, who died in 1684, remained loyal to Rome and left a rare description of the church and its ritual before the Reformation.

The distinctive Lady Chapel is unusually at the east end of the church and is a delightful building in its own right. It is light and bright with a central sanctuary surrounded by an ambulatory. Its cambered tie beam roofs have well preserved carvings. After the Reformation it became a school room, and a multiplication table is still visible on the north east wall.