Magna is the birthplace of Matthew Hopkins, the infamous witchfinder general. His father, James Hopkins, was vicar of St John's Church and the family held land in the area. James Hopkins appears to have been popular with his parishioners, one of whom left him money to purchase bibles for his children.

Church of St John

The parish church of St John is a Grade II* listed building.

The chancel is 14th-century

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