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Introduction
Churches are the tangible remains of a time when religion intertwined with every aspect of society. From christening to funeral, the church ushered our ancestors in and out of this world.
Almost every village in the UK has a fabulous old church dating back to Norman or Saxon times. More than 10,000 UK churches have medieval foundations and each is completely unique.
Visiting these ancient places of worship is a pleasure but think how much more you might see if you knew what to look for.
Would you recognise an Aumbrie? Do you know what a corbel table looks like? How about a reredos?
History is clearly visible in the fabric of each building and grounds. This section of www.history.uk.com helps you to identify all the exciting features of an old church and gives you an insight into how religion fitted into everyday life centuries ago. New chapters will be added regularly, so come back soon to find out more.
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