St Mary
Great Shefford, Berkshire
Alabaster nobles and wall paintings in a rural idyll.
East Shefford, Berkshire
This simple little church, with pre Norman origins, stands in an idyllic spot beside a water meadow next to the River Lambourn.
Its village has long since vanished, but the spirit of the villagers shines through in the church's simple craftsmanship, glorious medieval wall paintings and fabulous tombs.
The alabaster statue of local noble Sir Thomas Fettiplace lies alongside that of his wife and gives a rare glimpse of 15th century fashion.
Look out for the lovely Norman tub font, an early medieval tomb, and fragments of early stained glass.
Great Shefford, Berkshire
East Garston, Berkshire
Tucked away in a wooded corner on the edge of East Garston, All Saints is a pretty and well cared for church.
Wickham, Berkshire
Prepare yourself for surprises when you go into this church, from the outside nothing looks untoward, except that the tower is clearly Saxon, and the whole of the rest of the building is obviously very much later.