St John the Baptist

Perhaps even more striking is the quaint half timbered porch, like a miniature cottage on stilts above the south door. It dates from the 16th century and was formerly used as a schoolroom. The south doorway itself is another survival from the 12th century church.

Inside the church, steps leads up to the chancel, with the five Norman windows framed by a round 12th century chancel arch.

Don't miss the well preserved rib vaulted Norman crypt, which has a separate octagonal chamber and some stonework believed to date back to the 8th century.

Much of the woodcarving in Berkswell church was done by Robert Thompson, a well known craftsman from Yorkshire who was born in 1876 and became known as 'the Mouseman of Kilburn' because of his 'signature', a mouse carved in oak. The woodwork at Berkswell has nine examples to look out for.