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Here is a view of the church from the town common. To quote from www.britannia.com: Sutton Courtenay Church is full of fascinating history. The 14th century nave is reminiscent of the great wool churches of Norfolk. The interior shows bizarrely reused Norman zig-zag work as well as later carved capitals. On the tower door, there are crusader crosses inscribed by soldiers either hoping for or given thanks for a safe return from the Crusades. ... The whole building was nearly destroyed during the Civil War when munitions stored by the parliamentarian vicar exploded in the church.