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In the 1930s Arthur Mee realised that there were very few communities that had not suffered military fatalities in the First World War. He coined the term ‘Thankful villages’ to describe them and Minting is one such village.

The church contains several interesting memorials to the Alington family, of nearby Swinhope Hall, who for many generations have been associated with the parish.

At the southern end of Thirlmere reservoir, in the shadows of Helvellyn stands picturesque Wythburn church and a solitary group of houses, all that now remain of the submerged village.

This long, low church, with its rather dumpy 13th century tower, is an unlikely but harmonious mix of styles.

Delightful 13th century church with restoration in 1900.

A 13th and 14th century church with Saxon and Norman foundations.

Two churches are recorded at Binbrook in Domesday, these most likely being the former churches of St Mary and St Gabriel.

Llanfihangel Din Sylwy is a very small 15th century church in a very rural location just off the east coast of Anglesey.

A hidden gem of Baroque splendour.

The present church was built in 1830/31 on the same site as one dating from the middle 15th century, with interesting treasures are waiting to be found within.

It is believed that the present building has its origins in 12th century but there was probably an earlier Anglo Saxon or even Celtic church, for the boundary of the original churchyard forms an almost perfect circle, a feature shared with many churches of known Celtic origin.

An intimate 12th century church noted for its tympanum and other Norman carvings set in a peaceful conservation village on the edge of Rutland Water.