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Somerset's 'Sleeping Beauty'.

St Mary the Virgin, Marden is in a peaceful location on the east bank of the River Lugg and surrounded by farmland.

This church with its medieval porch, dates back to the 12th century and has several important historical features including an ancient font,stained glass windows,a rood screen and interesting brasses and is set in a beautiful, well maintained churchyard.

The church sits at the centre of the parish of Claines, with the very well known and popular 'Mug House' public house in the church grounds.

Stands in an isolated position on a very ancient site.

The ancient parish of Westbury was one of the largest in Wiltshire with a petty medieval church in the town at it's centre.