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The church of St Mary the Virgin is located in the heart of the large village of Wargrave on Thames, and is beautifully situated beside Mill Green. It is the oldest (parts dating back to the 12th century) and biggest of the three churches in the parish.

A church at Wilsford is mentioned in Domesday Book, but the building dates to the 11th - 15th centuries, with a restoration in 1860 by Kirk and Parry.

The church stands among the trees on the bank of the River Frome. Beyond are peaceful meadows and the rush of the water. There would have been a stone built church here in Saxon times, probably before 787 AD. In that year the Danes came in from the sea, raiding these parts, and burning the Saxon churches.

Explore the countryside of north Doncaster and you will discover the village of Kirk Bramwith. Set alongside the River Dun navigation floodplain the tiny church of St Mary is a lovely place to visit.

This beautiful church has been hallowed by prayers of the faithful for nearly 700 years. It has many historic, beautiful and interesting features to discover. The name 'Oteri Sancte Marie' is first mentioned in 1242. The town takes its name from the River Otter and the fact that the town belonged to Rouen Cathedral. With its glorious church and picturesque buildings, Ottery St Mary has given inspiration to Coleridge, Thackeray and JK Rowling.

Remains from the church's early life and history can be seen on the west wall just inside the church. There are fragments from a Saxon cross, an ancient gravestone with scissor markings, as well as remains from a Norman arch and some ancient stained glass from the medieval church.

Situated prominently in the heart of the village, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. St Mary's is the only church actually on the course of Hadrian's Wall. Originally constructed in the late 13th century using stone from Hadrian's wall it is built on the top of a Norman 'Motte and Bailey' and on the site of a Roman milecastle.

"Few churches in South Yorkshire contain more that may delay and interest the curious inquirer than this country chapel." So the great historian Joseph Hunter wrote of St Mary's Worsbrough in 1831. Is it true? Come and see for yourself.

St Mary's church stands on the site of much older places of worship. The first documented place of worship here was established by Sir Robert de Rockley in 1412. This was a private chantry chapel.