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East Knoyle is known for its connection with Sir Christopher Wren, who was born in a cottage in the village in 1632.

St Rhian’s sits within a polygonal churchyard, at the centre of what was a farmyard complex.

Built in the mid 14th century, All Saints is a handsome building with a sturdy tower and tall spire.

This is a superb example of the work of William Butterfield (1814-1900) who designed almost the whole of the village of Baldersby, under a rich commission from Viscount Downe.

The present church was built in the Decorated style in 1891 on the site of a previous Georgian church built in 1733 by Revesby Abbey estate owner Joseph Banks, the great grandfather of naturalist Sir Joseph Banks.

Situated in the centre of village.

St James church is designed in Gothic style by renowned church architect JS Crowther from Manchester (he later restored Manchester Cathedral).

Although it displays a variety of styles and periods, All Saints is primarily 15th century and built in the main from local greenstone.

Ancient stone built 13th century church in beautiful countryside village setting.

In the centre of the village with fabulous views of the Coniston Old Man which overlooks Coniston Water, the church hails two local heroes in John Ruskin and Dinald Campbell.

St Anne’s is a beautiful Grade II* Georgian church, one of the few examples from this period in the North of England.