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The stunning interior of Caen stone evokes the great Gothic cathedrals of Amiens and Reims; the church is also home to a superb collection of stained glass windows by Kempe and others. 

The church has Anglo Saxon origins but is mainly 14th and 15th century.

The story of the church, originally known as Trinity Presbyterian Church begins with an inspired Victorian gentleman named Samuel Stitt.

First mentioned in 1037 by Archbishop Aethelnoth and containing what is debatably the earliest image of St Thomas Becket this fine Norman/Saxon church with Butterfield updates is one of the five Jane Austen churches and sits picturesquely next to the River Stour.

Its very tall spire, at 281ft (86m), is the most arresting thing about St Elphin's.

The mixture of informal path over a little bridge into a churchyard full of trees and shrubs is the perfect introduction to the military looking Norman tower.

St Mary’s church by the white hazel pool, near the fierce whirlpool with the church of Saint Tysilio by the red cave.

It is difficult to believe that this beautiful and well cared for church was neglected for many years.

The village of Balderton is mentioned in Domesday and there was possibly a church of Saxon origin although no trace of this has ever been found.

A very peaceful, minimalist building with clever use of glazing in the roof to produce beautiful light on a fine day.