St Mary's Church, Alne

The oldest parts of the church date from around 1100, at which time, it consisted of a chancel and nave.

The wooden tower was blown down in the mid-18th century and was rebuilt in 1766, when various other repairs were undertaken.

[1][2] The church is built of sandstone, with the tower and northern parapet being in brick.

12th-century carvings include animals, Agnus Dei, the signs of the zodiac, and Labours of the Months around the south door of the nave, and a serpent held by eagles on the lintel of the south door of the chancel.

Inside, there is a Norman font, an octagonal oak pulpit dated 1626, and an early-14th century alabaster effigy.