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Although Great Snoring is actually smaller than Little Snoring, its church is bigger and less rustic. It reminds us quietly that it was once grander. The church of St Mary the Virgin is lovely ancient feeling church, with a chancel, nave, south aisle and a fine square tower containing one bell. The churchyard screams countryside, with sheet tensing to the grass and a wide vista of fields on most sides.

St Mary's church has the privilege of nestling close to one the loveliest stretches of the River Thames.

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.

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.

Standing in the market place, this is believed to be the third church built on the site. Built in the 13th century, the oldest part is the low tower which is surmounted by a small spirelet that is completely out of proportion with the rest of the building!

The Roman Catholic Church sought to tackle Manchester's deepest troubled area which lay between Deansgate and Albert Square. A church was built in 1794 in Mulberry Street on a site crowded in by intensive poor quality housing on land which had so recently been open meadow and grazing pasture.

St Mary The Virgin was built in 1762 on the site of a medieval place of worship and pilgrimage. Two headstones by Eric Gill can be found in the churchyard.

Close to the River Bain, a church has been on this site for about 900 years. Kirkby was mentioned in the Doomsday book in 1085, and it is quite certain that a church stood here in Saxon days. The present church of St Mary was built around 1802.

St Mary's Church, Portsea stands on the oldest church site on Portsea Island, Hampshire, England, with a history stretching back to the 11th century. Archaeological research indicates that there was a church here in 650, although 1170 is the earliest date in recorded history.

St Mary's is a beautiful church dating back to the 12th century. It is nestled in the green belt between the cities of Cardiff and Newport, in the centre of Marshfield village. Its rural character makes it a beautiful setting for weddings, baptisms and other celebrations.