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The church is Victorian and was built by the 10th Duke of St Albans for use by his family, estate workers and the villagers.

Ruin of a medieval former parish church, first recorded as Ecca de Lampedir in the Norwich Taxation of 1284.

This modern brick church is the post war successor to St John’s, which was destroyed by enemy fire on 8th May 1941; the altar cross which was made into a processional cross for the new church.

Panoramic views and peace outside, a host of surprises inside, including box pews, a gallery, ornate ironwork, Jacobean pulpit and very fine painted glass windows.

This delightful 12th century church is home to a magnificent 5 order Norman arched doorway and an internationally recognised 850 year old 'viking' wooden door.

The church was designed by Vernon Royle, who was much influenced by Sir Basil Spence’s three churches in Coventry.

The outstanding feature of the church is the stunning murals in the chancel painted in 1904-5 by the Edinburgh artist Phoebe Anna Traquair.

A place of peace and sanctuary just off the Offa's Dyke and ideal rest stop for the weary to refresh both body and soul.

Dates from the 13th century and is thought to have replaced an earlier Saxon preaching cross, the remains of which are preserved in a glass case in the south transept.

Sit, reflect and pray as you watch the light filtering through the stunning medieval stained glass, dappling the interior of the church with an atmosphere you'll find it hard to forget.

The ancient parish church is closely bound to village history.

The foundation stone of the church was laid in November 1934 and the church consecrated on 15th February 1936.