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- Little Barford, Bedfordshire (St Deny's Church)
Tucked away down a private drive, this Norman church is idyllically set in a lovely meadow surrounded by willows near the Great Ouse. From the south, the crenellated tower and aisleless nave appear to be fortified and defensive but on arrival, it becomes obvious that this is a delightful country church.
Notable features include:
The building has a fine 12th-century doorway and windows from several periods including an exceptional one in the west tower by the Kempe Studio (1887).
The church can be slightly difficult to find. Visitors coming from St Neots on the B1043 should turn right into a narrow gateway opposite a row of thatched cottages. On entering a private driveway, you will need to turn right over a large tree stump and down a narrow track between two buildings.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
2 miles south of St Neots, off B1043
Nearest railway station: St Neots (2.6 miles)
TL 178 569
01/05/12
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Bushmead Priory
Bushmead Priory is a rare survival of the complete refectory of an Augustinian priory, with a fine timber roof and notable 14th century wall paintings.
Wimpole Hall
National Trust property
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT 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 & London County Guide (PDF, 4.6mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex & London. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
St Margaret's Church, Abbotsley, Cambridgeshire
A tower of kings
High Street, Abbotsley, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6UJ
See church page
St Peter's Church, Offord D'Arcy, Cambridgeshire
An elegant riverside church
High Street, Offord D'Arcy, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5RH
See church page
St George's Church, Edworth, Bedfordshire
A serene and secluded Medieval church standing in farmland
Edworth, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8QX
See church page
Bushmead Priory Bushmead Priory is a rare survival of the complete refectory of an Augustinian priory, with a fine timber roof and notable 14th century wall paintings. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/bushmead-priory
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Bedfordshire churches are in CCT’s South East region.
Bedfordshire Local History Association
Bedfordshire Family History Society
Bedford is in the Diocese of St Albans
Bedford Borough Council Local History & Heritage information
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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Our family Royds all come from Little Barford, Nathaneal Allington Royds was our great great grandfather. My husbands father Nathaneal Allington Royds great grandson lived in South Africa after being educated at Cambridge. My husband Dr Jeremy Nathaneal Alington Royds is. psychiatrist who lives in Chilham. We have lived here for 14 years . We visited the lovely church and found the gravestones of a lot of the family . We were moved as this was the place where our immediate family came from and lived.