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The earliest reference to a church is from 1141 although it is probable that one existed here well before the Norman Conquest.

A local custom here is that the church gates are closed and tied with twine whilst a couple are being married in the church and untied after the groom has lifted his bride over the gates; this symbolising the beginning of a happy life together.

St Thomas's is built of green sandstone.

This pretty greenstone parish church is dedicated to St Wilfrid and is a Grade II listed building dating from the 15th century and restored in 1890 by Ewan Christian.

Delve a little into the history behind this small village in Lincolnshire and you will soon find its hugely important link to America.

Christ Church is a splendid Victorian church, built in the decorated style in 1855, when the communities of Brampton and West Melton were growing fast with the expansion of coal mining.

The church was founded in 1796 and is an attractive Grade II listing building.

A Grade I listed former Augustinian Priory built in 1170, one of the few remaining monastic churches in Leicestershire.

The old church of All Saints has become a place of pilgrimage and is popular for ramblers, hence the adopted name of The Ramblers Church.

A wonderful example of a Commissioners' church or “Million Church” as it was built partly with money provided by the Church Building Act of 1824.

Welcome to this ancient parish church, extensively renovated and adorned by 2nd Viscount Halifax, who is buried here. The interior is by Bodley, and has many interesting features.

St Julian's is a large cruciform church which stands tucked away in the quaint village of Benniworth.