Langford - Church of St Matthew

The Church of St Matthew is among the principal surviving Anglo-Saxon churches in England. The central tower is Saxon work of a high order and was probably built c1040. Unfortunately, it divides the church into two distinct parts, a feature assisted by the carved oak screens. The fine chancel is 13th century, the elegantly proportioned sails date from c1200. The painted panels on the screens are of modern origin. The most noteworthy features are to be found on the south porch The Crucifixion with figures, dated between 1020 and 1040, and the Langford Rood (which has lost its head), and is unique in England.

St. Matthew's is now a Grade I listed building