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Approached by a narrow lane above a steep slope and surrounded by trees, Up Marden is perhaps the hardest to find of the downland churches.

A Grade I listed church dating back to the 13th century.

Welcoming all.

Built in 1867 the building is one of Frederick Preedy's more unusual and elaborately detailed designs and the plan and decoration of the chancel are particularly noteworthy.

Cymmer Abbey was founded in 1198 by monks from Cwm-hir under the patronage of the local ruler Maredud ap Cynan and his powerful cousin Llywelyn ab Iorwerth, Llywelyn the Great, prince of north Wales.

A little changed 11th century church building located in the beautiful downland village of Stoughton near Kingley Vale.

From the 13th century, established under the Abbey of Winchcombe, to the current day, the church has been and still is the centre of the community in Great Alne.

A light filled gem with a Shakespearean connection.

Clearly annotated 'Bosham ecclesia', this venerable old church, with its great Saxon chancel arch, is depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry.

Built 1836 with local stone, interesting stained glass, several war graves.