Anglo-Saxon churches hold a significant place in the architectural and religious history of England. These structures were built between the 5th century and the Norman Conquest of 1066, a period known as the Anglo-Saxon or Early Medieval period. The Christianisation of what is now England began around the 6th century, largely attributed to missionaries like Saint Augustine (not to be confused with St. Augustine of Hippo) For much of history, the church had an extremely powerful influence over the government, beliefs and culture of the United Kingdom. Rising to particular prominence in the Anglo-Saxon era, the emergence of Christianity in
