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Discover the Round Churches of Britain

Exploring 900 Years of History, Heritage and Hidden Stories

Welcome to Round Churches of Britain, a heritage project exploring the fascinating history, unique architecture and hidden stories of Britain’s surviving and lost medieval round churches. Inspired by the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, these remarkable buildings have connections with the Crusades, Knights Templar, Knights Hospitaller and Norman nobility.

Discover England’s four surviving medieval round churches, explore the locations of those lost to history, and uncover the people and events that shaped them. Through historical research, photographs, interactive maps and visitor information, we aim to bring over 900 years of Britain’s remarkable round church heritage to life.

  • The Four Rounds

    The Four Existing Round Churches Based on the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

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St Johns Maplestead, Essex
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Holy Sepulchre, Cambridge
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Temple, London
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Holy Sepulchre, Northampton
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The Lost Rounds

Many More Round Churches Once Stood Across The United Kingdom. Explore Our Record Of Those That Are No Longer Standing, Including Their Locations, What We Know About Them, And What Remains Today.

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History, Features And Stories

Why Were The Churches Built Round?

Unique Architecture Features

The Knight Templars, Knight Hospitallers & Other Links

Maps, Research And Resources

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Events & What’s On

Visit, Explore And Experience The Round Churches For Yourself.

Find Out About Upcoming Services, Open Days, Exhibitions, Talks, Pilgrim Events & Special Happenings at Each of The Four Surviving Churches.

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