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Church of St John the Baptist. Rebuilt after a fire in 1864 the previous church dating back to the late 13th century. Constructed of a mixture of light and dark sandstone with limestone bands, the church stands on the local Blue Lias clay which has caused structural damage due to shrinkage.

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The interior is decorated with Moorish tiles in a Gothic style

Access: Guided access available with churchwarden who lives nearby

Church website.

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