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St Mary the Virgin

St Mary's is a small rural church with a 12th century chancel and south door, a 15th century tower and many additions over the centuries.

Keysoe, Bedfordshire

Opening times

The church is open on Tuesdays from the 1st May between 10am and 4pm.
There is a list of keyholders in the porch from whom a key can be obtained if access is desired outside these times.

Address

Keysoe
Bedfordshire
MK44 2HW

St Mary's has been in continuous use for worship since 1150. It has a chancel dating from this time. It is not clear when the nave was added but there is a Norman door aperture in its south side The tower is believed to be from the 15th century, but the north aisle was added a century earlier. There are remains of a staircase allowing access to the top of a rood screen (now demolished) from the north aisle.

The font probably dates from the 13th century and has an old Norman French inscription running round its rim. There is a plaque on the outer wall of the tower recording the Keysoe miracle when a stone mason who fell from the steeple was miraculously saved from death.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Social heritage stories

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Car park at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Steps to enter the church or churchyard

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Church open for 'Bike 'n Hike' on the 12th September 10am to 4pm.

  • Tea and coffee served at 11.30am after Sunday morning services. Visitors are most welcome to join the congregation for the services which start at 10.30am, or just join for the refreshments afterwards.

  • Church of England

  • Foundation Grant, £787, 2019

  • Our Foundation Grants fund urgent maintenance work and small repairs to help keep churches open.

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