The Church
The church of St Martin is an ancient building of stone in Early English and Perpendicular styles. There has been a church here since the 13th century and it was named for St Martin, by 1304, to distinguish it from a similar parish near Downton. The building has a central embattled tower within which hangs a peal of six bells. The 4 heavier bells date from the middle of the 18th century and the 2 lighter bells are from the turn of the 20th century. The church is overseen by The Parochial Church Council. The vicar also has responsibility for three other parishes close by.
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