Church of All Saints, Aston cum Aughton

The Church of All Saints is a medieval parish church in Aston cum Aughton featuring Norman and early Gothic stone pillars supporting the nave, with ornately carved figures decorating the base of the baptismal font. The interior also displays a marble bas relief sculpture of the Virgin and Child positioned on the north wall.

A church stood at this location before 1086, as recorded in the Domesday Book, though the current stone structure was built around 1150. The marble relief sculpture of the Virgin and Child was added much later in 1855 by Italian sculptor Giovanni Bastianini.

The north wall displays a marble bas relief of the Virgin and Child, carved around 1855 by Giovanni Bastianini.

The church welcomes visitors but remains an active place of worship, so checking ahead for service times is helpful to ensure access to the interior. The location is easy to reach on foot and sits within walking distance of other local points of interest in the village.

Several medieval stained glass panels displayed in the windows were rescued from Aston Hall following a fire that consumed the Darcy family residence nearby. These salvaged windows connect the histories of two significant buildings and show how architectural treasures sometimes migrate between locations.

Location: Aston cum Aughton

Inception: 12 century

GPS coordinates: 53.36210,-1.29798

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:20