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Topped by the stump of a spire that was never built, the tower of Shepton Mallet church dates from around 1380, much earlier than most of the renowned Somerset towers.

The great golden Hamstone bulk of Sherborne Abbey presides benignly over its little medieval town.

St James shows many details of its long history including the little south porch of wood and brick sheltering a Norman doorway and 13th century door.

Contains the only tomb to a member of the royal family in an English parish church.

Another Grade I church situated in a secluded village above the Wylye.

This Grade I church has a fine late Romanesque arcade.

The most complete example of a Decorated period church in Cornwall, St Mary’s was dedicated by Bishop Bronescombe in 1259, the church boasts the best 14th century tombs in Cornwall, Courtenays and Dawney.

Built 1859-61 by architect AB Higham, the church retains much of its significant mid Victorian architectural features.

A stunning 12th century church at the heart of a vibrant market town, open every day.

Shildon is a railway town and railway pioneer Timothy Hackworth is buried at St John's.

Gorgeous listed church with Saxon relics.