Church of All Saints, Aston cum Aughton

The Church of All Saints stands in the village of Aston in South Yorkshire. Built in the 12th century from red sandstone and limestone ashlar, it was remodelled in the late 14th and 15th centuries. The chancel was rebuilt in the 19th century, and the porch dates from 1330. The church is a Grade I listed building and shows English Gothic and Perpendicular Gothic styles. The church contains notable features such as the tomb and effigies of Sir John Darcy and his three wives. The font, dating to around 1400, has a base engraved with a figure believed to be King Herod. A marble bas relief of the Virgin and Child was carved by Giovanni Bastianini around 1855. Wall plaques commemorate figures like Thomas Gray, William Mason, and Sir Francis Fane. Two passages of scripture were uncovered during renovation. Visitors find a nave with north and south aisles, a south porch, and a west tower. The chancel includes a south chapel, and the interior holds the large tomb of the Melton family. A medieval stained glass window from Aston Hall was installed after a fire in 1767. The east window was designed by Heaton, Butler and Bayne. The church’s setting in the village adds to its historic atmosphere.