The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PARSONAGES
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The straight part
We know that "church buildings" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case church buildings = parsonages.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PARSONAGES mean?
PARSONAGES noun- The residence of the minister of a parish.
- The house, lands, tithes, etc. set apart for the support of the minister of a parish.