Our Churches

St. Peter’s in Withington is a notable landmark in the village, due to its impressive slender spire rising  from the 13th century tower. The origins of the church’s nave and chancel date back to around the 12th century, and the attractive luchgate is a later 16th century addition.

St. Peter’s in Lugwardine is the largest of our churches - it dates from the Norman period, and was considerably renovated by the Victorians. The lavish stone and marble reredos behind the altar was designed by Pugin & Pugin, and the porch has a 1634 monument to a former sheriff and JP, depicted as a friendly, reclining cavalier. We have also discovered a large amount of Godwin tiles, hidden under

St. John the Baptist in Weston Beggard is situated in stunning surroundings in the Frome countryside - of particular note on the exterior are the carved faces to the side of several of the windows. Parts of the church date from around 1200, and in the chancel there are two ornate 14th century tomb recesses. There is an impressive collection of Godwin tiles which have been re-aligne, but are unfort

St. Peter’s in Dormington is a delightful, cosy church, which boasts an impressive timber bell-turret and broach spire emerging from the west side of the church. The nave is late 13th century, with the chancel originally dating from the early 14th century. There is also a beautiful medieval font.

The tower of St. Bartholomew’s in Westhide dates from 1200; the nave, chancel, and south aisle are from the 14th century. The south aisle features a 1524 alabaster of a beautifully dressed knight and his wife, and in the recess of the south wall is a splendid 14th century effigy of a gentleman and his dog.