St. John the Baptist
At the top of Market Place is this magnificent Gothic parish church, known as the cathedral of the "wool Gothic" style. Its gleaming, elaborate, three-tier, three-bay south porch is the largest in England and once served as the town hall. The chantry chapels and many coats of arms bear witness to the importance of the wool merchants as benefactors of the church. A rare example of a delicate 15th-century wineglass pulpit sits in the nave. General and tower tours are available periodically; check the website for dates and times.
