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Beckenham as a settlement dates from 862.

Tucked away on opposite sides of the Nadder valley, the Donhead parishes once made up an estate that belonged to Shaftesbury Abbey.

The church stands on a commanding position with magnificent views over the Blackmore Vale, an indication of the great age of the site, which goes back to the time of the Saxon Kings.

A unique stone vaulted 14th century chapel with internationally recognised memorial statues and was the living of Thomas Wolsey from 1500-19.

An urban church with a colourful blend of the old and the new.

The church is set slightly above the meadows of the River Ebble.

St Mary's is a beautiful historic church in Beddington Park, which contains a significant amount of 14th and 15th century fabric in its structure.

A living church where God has been worshipped for over 1200 years.

Hidden down lane, across stream, up a bank.

There have been three separate histories weaved within 'Catholic Basildon' that bring us to 2012.

There are always fascinating pieces of historical evidence and secrets to be uncovered when visiting a church as old as our Norman church at East Anstey.