St George's Church, Edworth
Bedfordshire
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About this church
A serene and secluded medieval church standing in farmland
During the Middle Ages, St George's belonged to St Neot's Priory, which may account for the high quality of much of the carving in stone and wood. It also has a rare, melancholy beauty. The church was built around 1200 with: aisles, chancel, tower, porches, and clerestory added over the next two centuries. Inside some of the exquisite treasures include: dazzling medieval glass; a rare pillar piscina; traces of fourteenth-century wall paintings; a decorated font; fifteenth-century choirstalls carved with animals. An interesting and appealing church in a pretty and peaceful setting.
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Access Information
St George's church is in a working farmyard with large plant. Park in the gravel car park. There is then a 1km walk to the church. Up a gravel slope along a gravel path. Through an iron gate. Then there is a long walk across uneven grass to the church. There are 2 large steps down into the church.
Facilities & hire
Edworth church has fixed pews. The church does not have electricity, toilets or heating.
- Church available for hire
Directions
Three miles south east of Biggleswade off A1.
Transport
Nearest railway station: Arlesey (2.7 miles).
History & further 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 2012
This 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.
