St Mary’s Church

This early 12th century church probably originated as a chapel for Gains Castle, the Norman fortification within whose outer earthworks it is sited. A long, very narrow building of local stone, flint and brick, it consists only of nave, chancel and south porch, with two bells hung in small arches in the west gable. Interesting features inside include the triple chancel arch, a 13th century wall painting in the splay of a small Norman window in the chancel, the ancient south door and a curious 17th century alms box cut out of an oak post.