St Mary's Church, Lower Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire
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An atmospheric and unspoilt ironstone church
Much of this charming fourteenth-century ironstone church has been unaltered for over 600 years - including the nave and chancel, the screen and benches, and the king-post roof. The carved stone altar was hidden in a pit during the Reformation. The pulpit, altar rails and a fine monument with brass to Benjamin Pigott, his three wives and 14 children, are from the seventeenth century.
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St George's Church, Edworth, Bedfordshire
7.67 miles
A serene and secluded medieval church standing in farmland
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St Mary's Church, Potsgrove, Bedfordshire
10.46 miles
A church with a tiny, rocket shaped spire
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St Mary's Church, Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire
13.27 miles
A towered landmark with a gloriously decorated interior
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Facilities & Hire
Lower Gravenhurst has fixed pews. There is electricity. There is no water or toilet facilities.
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Directions
10 miles south east of Bedford, off A6
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Transport
Nearest railway station: Flitwick (4.9 miles)
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History & Further Information
Useful information:
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church before you visit? You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, and London County Guide 2012This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex & London. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
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Community information
Useful local links:
- Bedfordshire Local History Association: www.bedfordshire-lha.org.uk
- Bedfordshire Family History Society: www.bfhs.org.uk
- Bedford Borough Council Local History & Heritage information: www.bedford.gov.uk
- Bedford Borough Council Tourism information: www.bedford.gov.uk
- Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Historic Churches Trust: www.bedshertshct.org.uk