St Mary the Virgin's Church, Cavendish

St Mary the Virgin's Church in Cavendish is a parish church built in the 14th century with a flint exterior and a prominent stair turret rising above the roofline. The lantern-topped tower dates to the same period and gives the building its distinctive silhouette.

The building has its roots in a Saxon settlement mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. It developed through several construction phases between 1300 and 1485 to reach its current form.

Inside, there is a 16th-century Flemish altarpiece showing the crucifixion that was reframed by Sir Ninian Comper. It stands in the north aisle and shows the kind of religious artwork visitors see while exploring the interior.

The church offers a setting where visitors can walk around easily on level ground. Morning prayer services happen on the first and third Sunday of each month at 10:30 a.m., giving visitors a chance to experience a traditional worship service.

The original church door has ironwork dating back more than 600 years, including a sanctuary ring. Sir John Cavendish grasped this ring during the Peasants' Revolt before his capture.

Location: Cavendish

Inception: 11 century

GPS coordinates: 52.08740,0.63313

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:41