The Parkland and St Bega's Church Near the church is a fine stand of sessile oaks, planted in 1812.Some young oak trees are enclosed in individual stock-proof cages. At the Old Sawmill a separate history of the church is available, and a detour to visit it is rewarding.St Bega is the central character of Melvyn Bragg's epic novel Credo and much of the action takes place in this immediate area.