St Katharine's church sits on or near the site of a pre-conquest church and the parts of the building you see today were built in the 13th century. If you're lucky enough to hear the bells ring (before services and at 7:30 pm on Wednesdays for practice), one that you hear was cast in the 14th century and remains in use today.

The ageing churchyard is particularly pretty, with large trees and crooked gravestones.

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The original parish church, St Katharine's, dates from around 1220; it replaced an earlier church built c. 1100, although it is believed there has been a church of some form on the site since c. 675 AD.

The current church has been there for over 600 hundred years and is a brilliant white colour, with dark accents. The churchyard and associated graves lie on ground that slopes steeply down to the A Road.

A the entrance the pavement is in fact two mill stones. This is a great place to stop for a break and explore.

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1. St Katharine's Church – Co-op loop from Merstham

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St Katharine's Church

1. St Katharine's Church – Co-op loop from Merstham

2. Hay Bale Fields – View of Happy Valley loop from Merstham

3. Ruined Stone Tower – Godstone Village loop from Merstham

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