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The ancient settlement of Halwell is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Hagewile, a name derived from the ‘Holy Well’ which is still to be found in the churchyard. It is possible the well was in use in Celtic times.

This Grade I church has a secluded setting next to the manor house.

A striking and complete modern church with three 'pringle' shaped roofs providing a glorious curving wooden ceiling alongside vibrant dalle de verre glass depicting the life of St Richard.

The hilltop setting of St Andrew's ensured its preservation when much of its parish disappeared beneath Rutland Water in the 1970s.

The church is made from a kaleidoscope of colours, greenstone, brick, limestone and red sandstone.

The church, built between 1915-16, was founded by Augustinian priors and continues to be served by the order from the neighbouring priory.

St Jude's was designed by Edwin Lutyens to be the centre piece of Hampstead Garden Suburb.

There has been a church on the site for about 1000 years.