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St Giles

As the crow flies, Chesterton church is barely a mile from the noise and bustle of Warwick Services on the M40, but it feels amazingly remote.

Chesterton, Warwickshire

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Open most days in daylight hours.

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Chesterton
Warwickshire
CV33 9LG

The church owes its isolated status to repeated bouts of the plague, which drove the medieval villagers away to nearby Chesterton Green.

The site of St Giles is an historic one: a Roman villa close by has been partially excavated, and there was a Roman encampment on the Fosse Way, just to the west.

Notice the 18th century painted sundial above the south door, with its motto: 'See and be gone about your business'.

The core of the building is early 13th century, with some older fragments.

The fine 16th and 17th century monuments are to members of the Peyto family, whose manor house stood near the church. They include Sir Edward Peyto, who commissioned the unmistakable landmark that can be seen on a hill to the north-west: Chesterton Windmill, built in 1632.

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Social heritage stories

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

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