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This beautiful Cotswold village by the River Churn has some fine old buildings.
The early 12th-century Church of All Saints is Grade I listed for its special architectural and historic interest. Restorations and excavations on the site have revealed several 12th-century artifacts that have been subsequently incorporated into the later works. Similarly, the Church's original 12th-century stone altar was rediscovered and returned to the church in 1912.
A fire in the 14th century severely damaged the Norman-era roof as well as some walls. The church was fully restored through the wealth of the Cotswold wool industry and the determination of the rector William Whitchurch. A stained-glass window in the church memorialises him for his efforts. Despite the fire, some Norman work in the tower, porch and chancel is still evident along with two other 14th-century stained glass windows. The south wall exterior shows some unusual scratch markings of a manticore and a leopard. The purpose of the markings is unknown but thought perhaps to have been the work of masons during one of the expansions. There is a 14th-century churchyard cross on the grounds as well as numerous ancient grave
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- Landmark