Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe
In or near Keysoe.
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe — Grade I listed church in Bolnhurst and Keysoe, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Bolnhurst and Keysoe, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.2501°, -0.4283°.
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Heritage listing
Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed church in Keysoe, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964. Features of interest include the prominent spire, the 14th- and 15th-century roofs and the 14th-century font. According to local legend, a builder named William Dickens was working on the steeple in 1718 when he slipped and fell. It is said that he was miraculously saved by reciting a prayer in mid-air.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed church in Keysoe, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964. Features of interest include the prominent spire, the 14th- and 15th-century roofs and the 14th-century font. According to local legend, a builder named William Dickens was working on the steeple in 1718 when he slipped and fell. It is said that he was miraculously saved by reciting a prayer in mid-air.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2501, -0.4283
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Bolnhurst and Keysoe
- Postcode
- MK44 2HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Established
- 1150
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117598 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Keysoe Church of St Marys.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe is in London, United Kingdom (postcode MK44 2HW), in the parish of Bolnhurst and Keysoe.
- What is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe — Grade I listed church in Bolnhurst and Keysoe, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe?
- Drivers can use postcode MK44 2HW.
- When was Church of St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe a listed building?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK44 2HW. It sits within the North Bedfordshire parliamentary constituency.