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A hermitage or small monastic settlement may have existed at Nun Monkton during the Anglian period in Northumbria, prior to the arrival of the Vikings, giving rise to the 'Monkton' part of the village's name.

With its ancient stone cross carved by Anglo-Saxon and Viking sculptors, its Norman arch and medieval font and stained glass windows, the church spans a millennium; cross the threshold and feel yourself stepping back in time.

In the heart of the Somerset village of Nunney, within 200m of Nunney Castle, the village is at the east end of the Mendip Hills.

This is a small rural church with a great history and wonderful peaceful atmosphere.

Dates back to medieval times and stands on high ground beside Nynehead Court (once the family seat of the de Wyke and then Sanford families), from the church tower there are panoramic views of the Blackdown Hills to the south and the Brendan and Quantock hills to the north.

The largest church in England’s smallest county; a late 13th century and early 14th century church in the centre of a rural market town.

St Nicholas’ church, mainly 15th and 16th century, is possibly on an 8th century site (probably pre-Norman) with a 60ft tower built in the 14th century.

This Grade I church is mainly Perpendicular.

The church is set back from the road amongst trees.

The 20th century Cathedral, a blend of Gothic and Romanesque, stands in a prominent position on the north east side of Oban Bay and its imposing tower looms over the Corran Esplanade.