St Mary's Church, AS, medieval and later. Saxon church with Norman and 12th century additions. Saxon work is present in the nave and tower. The chancel and the north aisle are 12th century. During the following century the chancel was extended and the west tower was built. In the 14th century the windows in the south wall of the church were inserted. Unrestored. The south porch is a timber-framed structure. Closed in 1995 and invested in the Redundant Churces Fund. In the north aisle is a large block of limestone know as the Fordwich Stone standing about 5.5 feet (1.7 m) high, carved to give the appearance of a tomb. It dates from about 1100, and is considered to be the former shrine of a saint, and possibly even formed part of the shrined# of St Augustine.