Church and Hall
The hamstone Norman Church of St Andrew includes fragments of the chancel dating from the 13th century, a 14th-century tower; however, most of the church was rebuilt in 1861–62. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building.
Speke Hall, next to the church, was used as the day and Sunday school from its erection by William Speke in 1840 until 1949. It now serves as the village hall, hosting regular social functions.
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