Exploring Layers of History at Stanton Church

Time travel back to the 13th century with me, to a sacred pagan site at the intersection of two ley lines. This little church in the Cotswolds is dedicated to St. Michael, the archangel who was both an anecdote and an antidote to paganism. (I mistakenly said anecdote, intending to say antidote…but it actually works both ways.) Sheep’s wool once paid for everything here, and - judging by the grooves worn into the pews by the sheepdog leashes - a shepherd’s “best friend” even accompanied him to church.
This little ad-libbed tour demonstrates all the history you can find in a place like this, once you learn how to see it. Just like how you appreciate fine wine the more you drink it, you appreciate heritage the more you visit churches like this one.

[@tommcfadden5232]

Thanks Steve. Thought I might be alone in my love for old churches off the beaten tourist paths. Keep on keeping on!

[@brunoschenkman8951]

Absolutely love visiting the Cotswolds. Beautiful scenery and full of history. Also love exploring the villages.

[@Kikyolover9]

Lovely church and lovely sacred place to visit 💗💗💗🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@pjh9873]

So many like this to tip toe through. I recall a special visit to Curry Rivel with a colleague from South Carolina, USA to find ancient references to his ancestors. Priceless.

[@samiratahtawi2867]

Rick, I LOVE your short clips. One recommendation - move your camera slowly, please. I don't want to miss a thing. Thanks.

[@laritalovesmakeup]

I enjoy so much going into little cathedrals threw out Europe. Thanks for the peek inside this one Steve. 💖

[@Resounded]

Hi Rick ! Thanks for sharing this very special place.. Wow ! what a long history of this Church.. Keep sharing the places most will never tour. So meaningful. Stay Happy and Healthy my friend ! Cheers ! and, Blessings to you !

[@patriciam.2538]

Que hermoso lugar y la arquitectura espectacular!. Gracias por mostrar estos parajes, para algunos es la forma de viajar y conocer Europa. Un abrazo desde Chile. 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@VictoriaN72]

Thank you for such intimate look at details!

[@cherylb6755]

Thank you for sharing,Rick Steves! Happy travels to you!👏🏻🎁🌎

[@rozi2089]

Love hour videos Rick. Keep on traveling buddy! 👍🏾

[@AmandaFromWisconsin]

The western part of England always seems to be the prettiest.

[@jemmajames6719]

Neanderthal Cave Becky it is lovely but it’s lovely all over the UK

[@WalkingArchive]

Beautiful video! and excellent camera. You have a new subscriber

[@chewie1644]

Rick is the best!!!!

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

Beautiful architecture!

[@paulagardner2708]

Gorgeous!!

[@AhmedBayoumy1]

Amazing 😊

[@thefirstact86]

Definitely ASMR potential in these bitesize vlogs.

[@ModernoxfordModernoxford]

Sir I would like to say that I like yours movies

[@arnebenne]

I consider the Cotswolds as the Shire or Hobbiton a little bit.

[@ModernoxfordModernoxford]

May you help me

[@Hashslingingslasher-]

The women in blue leaning against the grave at the end, grrr

[@theprior46]

When I would like to see a video of an ancient church I don't want to view it taken on a selfie swoosh car ride that causes vertigo and the only steady shots being close up selfie shots of the camera operator's right ear canal. A tripod could have improved the whole thing but sadly it's one to add to the dislike.