Hinton St Mary

A small village on the River Stour, best known as the location where a fine Roman mosaic pavement was found (now on display in the British Museum). In the village itself are several 17th and 18th century buildings built from the pale yellow limestone from around this area. Whilst down by the river are the remains of an old water-powered mill – Cutt Mill, a tranquil scene.

The mosaic was unearthed in 1963 when the village blacksmith came across it by accident whilst digging a hole for his wife's washing line. The historical significance of this mosaic being the depiction at its centre of Christ, complete with Chi-Rho symbol, clear evidence of the early spread of Christianity.