Norman

Pershore Abbey was founded in the 7th century and came under the Benedictine rule around the 10th century. Only about half of the abbey church survives, which is now used as a parish church.

This beautiful cathedral has a Gothic facade but dates mostly from 1097. It is the longest cathedral in England and its interior offers murals, misericords, an ancient font and the grave of Jane Austen.

Founded in 1123 as a priory church, Great St. Bart's is one of the oldest churches in London and has appeared in several films. Today it is an active Anglican church known for its choral services.

This tiny parish church in Kent boasts magnificent Norman sculptures on its portals, corbels, and wheel window.

Lincoln Cathedral is one of the most impressive cathedrals in England, with a cliff-like facade and tall towers that can be seen from miles away.

Built around 1170 and exceptionally well preserved, Iffley Church is one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in England. The west and south door are richly carved with zigzag decorations, beakheads and figurative reliefs.

Originally built by William the Conqueror, this is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and the official residence of the Queen.

This 12th-century parish church just north of Oxford's city center was consecrated by St. Hugh of Lincoln.

Located just outside the famous stone circle, St James Church is the parish church of Avebury village. Primarily 12th-century Norman, it also has some surviving Saxon features.

The little red-stone church at Kilpeck in Herefordshire is home to one of the finest collections of Romanesque sculpture in England. Completed around 1140, it has survived remarkably unaltered to the present day.

This lovely little Norman church in rural Herefordshire has many interesting features but is especially known for its magnificent baptismal font, which was carved with fascinating figures around 1170.

Located inside the White Tower at the heart of the Tower of London, St. John's Chapel is the oldest church in London and a fine example of early Norman architecture.