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St Paul’s church, Ashford Hill is an elegant Victorian gothic church with a spire whose foundations were laid in October 1844.

St Mary's is a Grade I listed church and one of the finest examples of a medieval marshland church.

Emmanuel Church was originally built in 1960 as a church hall of St John Woodley.

By the renowned 'rogue' architect EB Lamb in 1851 and described by Pevsner as ‘a veritable riot of forms, perverse and mischievous’, with interesting monuments and stained glass and standing in a tranquil setting in open countryside.

Cartmel has been described as the medieval jewel among churches, making a lasting impression on the visitor, overshadowing the village as it does and giving an idea of the way early priories must have dominated their surroundings.

Legend has it that Illtyd used to retreat to this spot during Lent.

1858 stone village church, with commanding views all round.

Lovingly known as 'the church on the roundabout', thanks to the 9th Earl of Scarborough who donated the land for the church to be built at the focal point of the town.

A well loved 14th and 15th century stone church.

Beautiful 15th century 'Cathedral of the Marsh', a magnificent example of medieval craftsmanship.

The greatest treasure in this church is the stone reredos in the east wall of the north aisle.

The tower alone is reason enough to visit this church, a distinctive landmark high in the Mendips.