in the distance, one of the most visible buildings in the village. The parish church is dedicated to
St Mary and the
Holy Cross. It is a 14th-century building of the style of
Gothic architecture known as
Decorated. The west tower was built later in the 15th century. The church contains many memorial
brasses and
sculpture, including the 1689 tomb of Sir Richard Winwood, carved by Thomas Stayner. The stone effigies depict the deceased lying in full armour, while his widow, Ann, who paid for the tomb, rests beside him, half sitting regarding her husband. In the
chancel are a
reredos and
sedilia by
William White who was responsible for the heavy
Victorian restoration and rebuilding of the chancel in 1877. The church also contains Victorian
stained glass windows.
Richard Brett, a former
rector and translator of the
King James Bible, is buried in the chancel. Close by the church is the former
rectory, a large house described by
Pevsner as of vitreous red brick. The principal façade has a three–bayed centre and two canted bays. The house contains 16th-century
linenfold panelling. of the
Almshouses reads:
:Anno Domini 1687 —- These Alms houses were - then erected endowed - by Richard Winwood Esq. - son, heir of the Rt. Honourable - Sir Ralph Winwood Knight - Principal Secretary of State - to King James I Winwood Almshouses The Winwood
Almshouses were built to house the poor, their Gothic style of architecture belying the construction date of 1687. They are a
terrace of eight small cottages, one storey high with a row of
dormers in the attics. These attic windows have alternating small and large
gables. The terrace is decorated by two porches, with a plaque above. The almshouses are further adorned by diagonally placed chimney stacks.
Quainton Windmill One of the most visible buildings is the 70 ft high
Quainton Windmill, built in 1830–32. Derelict for the greater part of the 20th century, it was restored in 1997 and can grind wheat into flour, with further restoration ongoing. ==Other features==