Parish Church
The Church of England parish church of St Leonard dates from 1170: 12th century work includes the nave, pillars, tub font and sanctus bellcote: 13th century south aisle; 14th century windows; 15th century tower, stained glass and tiny chantry chapel: open bell-chamber and ring of six bells.
One bell cast in 1639 bears the motto "Charles is King", reflecting the views of the local gentry on the eve of the English Civil War.
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