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Fascinating church in picturesque village.

This church is reputed to have the best broached spire in England and houses two full size effigies dating from the 13th century of the knight Sir Lambert de Trikyngham and his wife, created in 1280.

St John’s is one of the unknown treasures of Yorkshire, as old, if not older than nearby Laughton, the church stands on the site of at least one Celtic well, which had its festival day at Midsummer.

Thruxton church has been at the heart of village life for over 850 years, many of the church’s treasures are in the form of tombs and effigies of some of the Lords and Ladies of the Manor.

St Leonard’s is a very interesting old church with Saxon origins dating back to 900AD as well as a number of periods of construction that can be seen in its walls, including signs of a Norman apse.

St Peter’s was opened in 1909, built for the growing population of the time.

Our church is at the heart of our community in Thurcroft and is much loved.

The present church is the third built in the village. An old ruined chapel, thought to have been sited near Pule Hill, was recorded in 1650.

Originally built by the Champaine family in the 12th century.