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- Lower Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire (St Mary's Church)
Much of this charming 14th-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 17th-century.
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.
10 miles south east of Bedford, off A6
Nearest railway station: Flitwick (4.9 miles)
TL 111 352
01/05/12
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St George's Church, Edworth, Bedfordshire
A serene and secluded Medieval church standing in farmland
St Mary's Church, Potsgrove, Bedfordshire
A church with a tiny, rocket shaped spire
Houghton House
Houghton House today is the shell of a 17th century mansion commanding magnificent views, reputedly the inspiration for the House Beautiful' in John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress.
Woburn Abbey
Heritage site
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.
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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.
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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 George's Church, Edworth, Bedfordshire A serene and secluded Medieval church standing in farmland Edworth, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8QX
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St Mary's Church, Potsgrove, Bedfordshire A church with a tiny, rocket shaped spire Potsgrove, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK17 9HG
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St Deny's Church, Little Barford, Bedfordshire A Norman church in a picturesque setting Little Barford, St Neots, Bedfordshire, PE19 6YE
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Houghton House Houghton House today is the shell of a 17th century mansion commanding magnificent views, reputedly the inspiration for the House Beautiful' in John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/houghton-house
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).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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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As a child, I stayed on my grandfather's farm in Gravenhurst during WWII, and visited and attended services in this tiny church. I cannot remember how many people could attend a service at any one time, but the church did not hold very many!
I have not been there for a long time as I have lived in Southern Arizona for the past 30 years. If you ever visit Bedfordshire in England, this tiny church is worth a visit!