A fabulous Gothic Revival church in a lovely Warwickshire village. St John's was built by Charles Buckeridge in 1869 as a replacement for the old medieval parish church. Buckeridge salvaged the east window of the medieval church, though he used it for the west window of his new building. In the window is glass depicting a bishop with his staff.
Avon Dassett,
Warwickshire,
England,
CV47 2AH
A small 11th century church that was rebuilt in the Georgian period. The most intriguing historical features are a pair of 12th century carvings in the vestry. The first is a stone cross with a carving of Christ holding hands with an unknown figure. This may have been part of a larger scene depicting the Harrowing of Hell.
Billesley,
Warwickshire,
England,
B49 6NF
Though St Michael's dates to the 12th century, the current building is almost entirely the result of a Victorian renovation executed by Sir George Gilbert Scott for the Boughton-Leigh family of Brownsover Hall.
All Saints church dates to the 12th century. Only the eastern part of the nave now remains from that early church; the church was extended westward and upward over time. A clerestory was added to the nave in the 15th century, a west tower in the 17th century, and the current chancel dates to 1730.
Chadshunt,
Warwickshire,
England,
CV35 0EH
The historic church of St Mary was founded as a collegiate church in 1123 by Roger de Newburgh, second Earl of Warwick. It features superb Gothic architecture and the fantastic Beauchamp Chapel, with fanciful gilded monuments to several Earls of Warwick and Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester.
Old Square,
21 Church Street Warwick,
Warwickshire,
England,
CV34 4AB
William Shakespeare is buried in Holy Trinity church, and visitors can view not only his grave, but the parish registers that recorded his birth and his death. Apart from its association with Shakespeare the church is well worth a visit, containing as it does architectural features that date back to the early 13th century. One of its most fascinating features are the 26 misericords in the choir stalls. These misericords, or 'mercy seats' are fancifully decorated with carvings of mermaids and mermen, unicorns, and scenes of daily life.
Holy Trinity Church Parish office,
Old Town Stratford-upon-Avon,
Warwickshire,
England,
CV37 9BG
A largely 13th century church where St Augustine is said to have preached. The church features some excellent 15th century corbel heads with head-dresses, a 15th century chantry chapel, and 13th century aisles and chancel arch.
Long Compton,
Cotswolds,
Warwickshire,
England
A Norman church in a quiet south Warwickshire village. St Michael's features two excellent 16th century tombs, including the alabaster table tomb of John Mertun, accounted one of the finest incised alabaster tombs in the country.
Whichford,
Warwickshire,
England
The church of St Peter at Wolfhamcote stands surrounded by the earthwork remains of a deserted medieval village. The church is primarily a product of the 13th and 14th centuries.
Wolfhamcote,
Warwickshire,
England,
NN11 7HB
The history of St Peter's church at Wootton Wawen stretches back into the dim reaches of the Dark Ages, when the area was first converted to Christianity by St Cedd and St Chad. At that time the region was settled by the Hwicce, a client kingdom of Mercia.
A3400,
Wootton Wawen,
Warwickshire,
England,
B95 6BD
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