All Saints’ Church looks out over the village of Dane End and the fields, hills and woods that surround it. It serves the village, and the hamlets and isolated homes around, including Haultwick and Green End. Archaeological evidence indicates that settlement here probably dates back to 2000 BC.

The church is the oldest building in this ancient community, parts of it dating from the 11th century. There may have been an earlier wooden chapel on the site. The monuments in and around the building remind us of the many generations who have worked and worshipped here, in direct contact with the beauty of its natural setting.

In the 14th and 15th centuries the distinctive Thornbury Tombs were built to commemorate one of the more affluent local families. They are described and illustrated in a special link.

Since 2006 All Saints’ has been part of the benefice of Standon and The Mundens with Sacombe. The three churches share regular worship, based firmly on scriptural teaching. Members of all ages meet in a variety of other settings for study, discussion and prayer. Music is an important element in the life of the benefice – Sacombe and Little Munden share a choir, which also meets regularly with Standon’s choristers. There is also an active instrumental group.

So that the church can be used and enjoyed by a new generation of villagers and visitors building work has been going on to enhance the church building and increase its facilities. This is outlined in the 'Welcome Appeal' item in "News" on the right. PLEASE NOTE: while building work is in progress at All Saints, the church will not be open daily to visitors. There are also changes to regular service patterns so please check on the "at a glance" sheet under "News".

The conservation of the churchyard flora is also to be reviewed.

In “News” you will find information on regular activities and special events. There you'll also find Benefice services "at a glance" on a single page that can be printed. There is a page on the bells and bellringing, too.

List of all services and events in this benefice

Other information