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Though the earliest written records go back to the 12th century, it is believed that a Christian church has stood here for over 1300 years.

The mother church of Dartmouth and standing some 350ft above the main town on the narrow tract which, since ancient times, has been a right-of-way from the coast through Longcross to the River Dart crossing at Hardnesse.

A friendly welcoming church set in the centre of Chatham.

A rare example of Norman architecture at the geographical and spiritual heart of the busy town of Shoreham by Sea.

Norman church in centre of village with lovely old stone and some interesting memorials.

The ancient settlement of Halwell is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Hagewile, a name derived from the ‘Holy Well’ which is still to be found in the churchyard. It is possible the well was in use in Celtic times.

In 1372, John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster became the owner of the Manor of Aylsham.

On the north bank of the Quoile River, Inch Abbey was founded by John de Courcy in atonement for his destruction of Erenagah Abbey.

All Saints church has a thousand years of history in one building and there is too much to show on here so a visit is paramount.

The ancient Church on the Green with fine examples of architecture and stained glass.

All Saints dates from the late 13th century and has many architectural glories, including: a 15th century rood screen; hammer beam roof with carved angels; seven sacrament font (1467); two small fragments of medieval glass in the tracery of a window depicting an elephant (thought to be the only one in medieval glass in East Anglia) and a unicorn.

St Petrox church at the mouth of the river is the oldest of the three parish churches, the earliest reference being in 1192 when it is thought to have been referred to in a deed as the 'monastery of St Peter'.