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Simon Jenkins, when chairman of the national trust, wrote 'Thaxted is the Queen of Essex and her crown is the church'.

A beautiful and ancient church founded by St Beuno in the 7th century, after which a stone church was built in the 14th century, and extensive rebuilding was done in 1769.

Winefride (Gwenfrewi) was the daughter of a local prince named Tewyth and his wife Gwenlo, her uncle was St Beuno.

Medieval church with spectacular angel hammerbeam roof, significant pieces of stained glass, historic stones, and gorgeous views.

Baptists have been worshiping in Hemel since the 1600s and Carey church opened on its current site in October 1861, built in Early English Gothic style.

Beautifully located rural church, opposite the village pub, with a separate 13th century tower, a 11th century rood screen and a 16th century chantry chapel.

St Nicholas' church stands on the site of a much older church. The nave and baptismal font date from the 14th, the chancel from the 15th century.

A remote unspoilt delight.

A delightful Norman church with a 12th century battlemented tower, a sculpted tympanum, an external Sanctus bell, and several listed chest tombs in the churchyard.