St Benedict's Church, Haltham-on-Bain

The church dates from the early 12th century. Alterations and additions were made later during that century, in the late 13th century, and in the 14th and the 15th centuries. The church was restored in 1880 and again in 1891, the latter restoration increasing the seating from 67 to 140. It was declared redundant in October 1977.

The arcade between the nave and the north aisle has three bays with octagonal piers. The two bays to the east have late-12th-century rounded arches, and the west bay has a pointed arch, probably dating from the 13th century. The chancel arch is pointed and dates from the 19th century. In the chancel are a 14th-century piscina with two ogee arches, four brackets for statues, and an aumbry. The pulpit dates from the 18th century; above it is a tester, and below it are seats in boxes. Arranged around the pulpit are pews dating from various periods facing in different directions. Some of these are family pews which have been reconstructed using wood from a 15th-century screen. The octagonal…