Originally built in the late 13th century St Swithin's church is situated at the far west of the village, away from the rest of the homes and farms of Old Weston. This is thought to be because the original village, which was built near the church, was burnt and abandoned following an outbreak of the plague. It was later rebuilt on a "clean" site which was away from the church.

A short history can be found inside the church and the interested visitor can be rewarded by the sight of many original and historically important features such as the remaining fragments of medieval paintings on the wall of the South aisle. These depict the enthronement of one bishop by two other bishops, the beheading of St John the Baptist, St Margaret and St Catherine, and other fragments including a Wheel of Fortune.

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