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The church dates from the 13th century but little is known about its early history, it underwent a massive restoration 1784 after its original spire fell down.

A Victorian church built by the generous donations of local individuals.

A railway church.

Polesworth Abbey welcomes visitors every day, to the abbey, gatehouse, cloister and refectory.

The church was designed by architect Edward Street with wonderful stained glass windows and a large well kept churchyard with flower beds and bench seats so that both the church and churchyard are oases of peace.

St Mary's dates from the 12th century and is enclosed by an ancient walled churchyard with many ancient gravestones and two very old yew trees.

St Peter's is an outstanding example of the decorated style of architecture, with its warm red sandstone and distinctive shingled spire and clay tiled roof, an unusual feature in the Lake District.

St Hugh's is a building designed by one of the leading church architects of the Victorian period, John Loughborough Pearson.

St Edith's dates almost entirely from the 14th century, but the tower and clerestory are from about a century later.

St Mary and St Michael's church is said to have very early origins, as 9th and 10th century richly carved crosses were found on the site and are now on display in the church.

Acton Burnell Castle was the home of Robert Burnell, a close associate of Edward I who became Lord Chancellor and Bishop of Bath and Wells.