The oldest parts of the Church of England parish church of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary are 12th century. The church was enlarged and altered at various times between about 1200 and 1500. The mediaeval chancel fell into disrepair in the 18th century and was demolished after 1775. In 1896–97 the Gothic Revival architect Ninian Comper rebuilt the chancel and in 1906 G.F. Bodley dismantled and rebuilt the Norman tower and tower arch. The tower has a ring of six bells, including three cast by Henry I Bagley of Chacombe, Northamptonshire in the 1630s.
Paul Rasteiro2 years ago
Beautiful little village church. Great start and finish point for a wonderful 3 mile walk too, taking you through two quaint villages (Souldern and Aynho).
