The parish of Newton Purcell lies on the eastern boundary of the Shelswell benefice, on the A4221 between Finmere and Newton Morrell, which follows the line of the old Roman Way. The name is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word "ton", meaning a settlement, hence "new ton" is a new settlement.
Purcell was the name of the family who lived there during the middle ages and they were lords of the Manor of Newton Purcell for over four centuries and through thirteen generations .................

The church, dedicated to St. Michael & All Angels, was originally a wooden building which had been the church of the english settlers in the 12th. century. However the church that you see today was built in the 19th. century ...........

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