Historic churches · East of England
St Mary's Church
In or near Upper Gravenhurst.
St Mary's Church — church in Lower Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Flitwick · 7.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Mary's Church, the nearest railway station is Flitwick, located 7.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is MK45 4JR, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary's Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1350. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Lower Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.0045°, -0.3833°.
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Official information
St Mary's Church in Lower Gravenhurst is a historic fourteenth-century ironstone church that has remained largely unaltered for over 600 years. Visitors can explore its original nave, chancel, and seventeenth-century features, including a carved stone altar and rustic pews.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Lower Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. Lower Gravenhurst is some 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Bedford, to the east of the A6 road. The church is surrounded by fields and stands on a small hill and open daily.
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Background
History
The church dates from the 14th century, having been built for Sir Robert de Bilhemore, who died in about 1361. The tower was added in about 1400.
Architecture
In the chancel is a brass to the memory of the founder. There is also a monument to Benjamin Piggot, who died in 1606, his three wives and his children. It is in polychrome marble and incorporates coats of arms and brasses. The font is octagonal and dates from the 15th century, the cover is probably 17th century. Also from that century is the rood screen, which still has traces of painted decoration. The pulpit, with its sounding board, dates from the 17th century. Attached to the screen is a wrought-iron hourglass stand which would have been used to time sermons. There is a fine window in the south chancel by John Hall & Sons of Bristol & London showing the Archangels Michael and Gabriel.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0045, -0.3833
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Gravenhurst
- Postcode
- MK45 4JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Phone
- 07741016832
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Flitwick — 7.6 km
- Opening
- Open daily 10am - 4pm
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594372 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Lower Gravenhurst (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Lower Gravenhurst Church, Beds - geograph.org.uk - 62665.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church?
- St Mary's Church is in London, United Kingdom (postcode MK45 4JR), in the parish of Gravenhurst.
- What is St Mary's Church?
- St Mary's Church — church in Lower Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Flitwick, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode MK45 4JR.
- When was St Mary's Church built?
- Built or established in 1350.
- Is St Mary's Church a listed building?
- St Mary's Church is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Church free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Flitwick, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK45 4JR.