Churches in England

Constructed during the 7th century this is one of the oldest largely intact Christian churches in England.

This wooden chair dates possibly back to the 15th century, and commemorates a local legend.

This medieval church is the only one in the world that features all Marc Chagall stained-glass windows.

This antique shop and tea room reside inside a twice defunct church that was moved stone by stone to its current location.

This ancient Bedfordshire church was abandoned when the village's population slowly began migrating to new towns.

This stained-glass window in an English church bears the coat of arms of George Washington's family.

The sanctuary seems to either float atop the water or sink into the dirt, depending on the water level.

These ancient ruins were the final resting place of King Henry II's mistress.

In the quiet village of Fulmodeston, the ruins of a medieval church remain hidden among vines and foliage.

The stoic structure boasts a whimsical set of stained glass art commemorating Lewis Carroll.

Reputedly based on the tomb of Jesus Christ, this crypt is the oldest surviving structure of any cathedral in England.

Now a memorial to merchant sailors and Titanic victims, this medieval church was destroyed by bombing raids in 1940.

Inspired by a dream, a hermit carved out a home in this sandstone bank to live a life of contemplation and prayer.

On the eve of a condemned prisoner's death, this bell rang 12 times outside their cell.

A tiny chapel perched along a 14th-century bridge.

This medieval sanctuary's tree-framed door looks like a portal to a mythical realm.