Description:A postcard view of All Saints’ Church, Forton, which has a massive medieval tower 45 feet high, containing six bells. On the left is an ancient yew tree which is around 1300 years old and is the second oldest yew tree in Staffordshire.
The earliest stonework in the church dates from about 1200, which can found in the east wall of the chancel and part of the north wall; above the vestry door can be seen an original lancet window. The south front of the church is Georgian. Restoration work was carried out by W.D. Caroe between 1909 and 1910. Inside the church are 17th century monuments to the Skrymsher family and a white marble font, dated 1723. The stained glass windows were broken by Cromwell's officers during the Civil War.
Photographer: Harry Osbourne of Woodseaves.