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St Mary's church has the privilege of nestling close to one the loveliest stretches of the River Thames.

St Mary's church stands on the site of much older places of worship. The first documented place of worship here was established by Sir Robert de Rockley in 1412. This was a private chantry chapel.

St Mary's is a beautiful church dating back to the 12th century. It is nestled in the green belt between the cities of Cardiff and Newport, in the centre of Marshfield village. Its rural character makes it a beautiful setting for weddings, baptisms and other celebrations.

St Mary's is a beautiful church, in a beautiful setting. Many people come from far and wide to enjoy the building, its history, and its sense of peace and tranquility.

Standing in the market place, this is believed to be the third church built on the site. Built in the 13th century, the oldest part is the low tower which is surmounted by a small spirelet that is completely out of proportion with the rest of the building!

St Mary & All Saints is one of the finest structures in Northamptonshire. It has much to offer visitors with it's royal connections. The church with its distinctive octagonal lantern tower stands between the River Nene and the Willow Brook and looks out across idyllic countryside. Mary Queen of Scots was executed at nearby Fotheringhay Castle. Richard III was born in Fotheringhay.

Wilmington is a Downland village of Saxon origin. The present church was first built around 1200 as a chapel to the adjacent Priory, the chancel being used as the monk's quire and the nave to accommodate parishioners. A notable feature of the churchyard is the ancient Yew tree, estimated to be 1600 years old, the trunk having a girth of 23ft.

The Mary church dates from the 14th century. In 1740, some baroque altars were added to the building. The church owes its current state to the renovation that took place after the earthquake in 1880.

St Mary in the Baum, on St Mary's Gate, was founded in 1740 as a chapel of ease to minister to the people living north of the River Roch. Today's church, designed by eminent church architect Sir Ninian Comper, was opened in 1911, described as 'a place rich in Comperisms'.

St Mary's church is the oldest parish church in Stockport. It stands in Churchgate overlooking the market place and is Grade I listed. A church was on the site by 1190 but of this church only the original oratory (which is now an annex to the vestry) remains.