All Saints Church, Earls Barton — Attraction in Earls Barton

Exceptional historic church with perhaps the finest Anglo-Saxon tower surviving anywhere in the United Kingdom. This tower dates from around the year 970, and features a very distinctive appearance, with stone decoration imitating the design of earlier wooden towers. The church would originally have comprised just the tower and a small extension to the east. The nave and chancel seen today were added in the 12th century. Inside, notable features include a beautifully decorated perpendicular screen last restored in the 19th century, wall mounted brasses commemorating John Muscote and his wife, and a carved panelled 17th century pulpit. The church is normally open to visitors outside times of services, and there's a very small amount of visitor parking just outside. Information booklets are available inside in return for a small donation. Most historic churches are worth a look if you're in the area, but All Saints at Earls Barton is particularly special and worth travelling to see. The town itself is also worth a look, with some independent businesses and attractive golden...

A wonderful little church if, like me, you are a sucker for anything earlier than 13thC CE. Plenty of Saxon and Norman features to see. Also a very striking 15thC rood screen repainted not long ago but perhaps looking a little like it once did. You can get an excellent brief guide for £1 which gives all the salient details. Best of all, the church seems to be accessible whenever there is notu a service. Don't miss the intriguing mound and deep ditch at the North end of...

One of the best churches in England to examine Anglo-Saxon architecture, both inside and out with a lovely, restored 15th C. Rood screen. After, try a visit to Jeyes tea rooms and gift shop, or the Old Swan pub across the road. Maybe go to the nearby Barkers Shoe factory and treat yourself to classic hand-made English shoes at very affordable prices. So much to see and do in such a...