St George's Church, Edworth, Bedfordshire
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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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Edworth Guide
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Facilities & Hire
Edworth church has fixed pews. The church does not have electricity, toilets or heating.
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Directions
Three miles south east of Biggleswade off A1
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Transport
Nearest railway station: Arlesey (2.7 miles)
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History & Further Information
Useful 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 2012This 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.
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Community information
Useful local links:
- Bedfordshire Local History Association: www.bedfordshire-lha.org.uk
- Bedfordshire Family History Society: www.bfhs.org.uk
- List of Bedford churches: www.achurchnearyou.com
- Bedford is in the Diocese of St Albans: www.stalbans.anglican.org
- Bedford Borough Council Local History & Heritage information: www.bedford.gov.uk
- Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Historic Churches Trust: www.bedshertshct.org.uk