St John the Baptist, Parson Drove

This fine Fenland church is well worth a detour when visiting more celebrated churches nearby. The noble nave arcades and the west tower, with its superb stone-panelled arch and vaulted ceiling, are 15th century. The north aisle has a 13th century doorway and 14th century windows. The south aisle was largely rebuilt about 1800 and tradition has it that the chancel was destroyed by a flood in 1613. There is a Perpendicular octagonal font, a pulpit of 1677, large clear windows with mediaeval glass in the tracery and at every turn, delightful carved mediaeval faces. The churchyard has some notable carved gravestones.