Bedford, or the Borough of Bedford, is a unitary authority area with borough status in the ceremonial county of Bedfordshire, England. The council is based in Bedford, the borough's namesake and principal settlement, which is the county town of Bedfordshire.
Wymington is a small village and civil parish in the borough of Bedford in northwestern Bedfordshire, England. It is located about 1.7 miles (2.7 km) south of Rushden, in the neighbouring county of Northamptonshire, and about 10 miles (16 km) north-northwest of Bedford. As of 2021, the parish of Wymington had a population of 1,000. The village is home to a 14th century parish church, a Wesleyan chapel, and a school. Wymington is home to four listed buildings, including the Grade 1 listed parish church. The village dates from at least 1086, when it was registered in the Domesday Book, though evidence has been discovered of paleolithic, Roman, and Saxon settlement in the area.
Podington is a village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom. The village is within the electoral ward of Harrold in the Borough of Bedford. Podington lies around 16 km (9.9 mi) northwest of Bedford and is about 2 km (1.2 mi) east of the county border with Northamptonshire.
Sharnbrook Summit is a nature reserve between the villages of Sharnbrook and Wymington in Bedfordshire. It has an area of approximately nine hectares, and it is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
Church of St James is a Grade I listed church in Biddenham, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964. The Church has a website.
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is a parish church and Grade I listed building in Clapham, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964. Though the church can be traced back before A.D. 1000, there is no record of the original patron saint, Thomas Becket having been so well accepted. The church is built in the Anglo-Saxon style, possibly early 10th century. There are narrow semi-circular-headed windows. The upper story is Early Norman. The parapet is 17th century. The remainder of the church was entirely rebuilt in 1861, by Sir George Gilbert Scott. It features a chancel, nave, and two aisles. The tower, which dates to the 11th or 12th century, measures 26 metres (85 ft) in height.
Church of All Saints is a Grade I listed church in Cople, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964. The church, dedicated to All Saints, is constructed of sandstone and Dunstable clunch, in the Early English Period and Perpendicular styles. It contains a chancel with side chapels, nave with clerestory, aisles, south porch and a tower containing 5 bells. On the north side of the chancel, there is a marble altar tomb. The nave and chancel have been restored since 1877. The register dates from the year 1560. Its patron was Christ Church, Oxford.
The Church of St. Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed church in Felmersham, Bedfordshire, England.
Church of St Margaret is a Grade I listed church in Knotting, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964. The church was originally built in the 12th century. It underwent extensive renovation in the late 2000s.
Church of All Saints is a Grade I listed church in Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964.
Church of St Peter is a Grade I listed church in Pertenhall, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964.
Church of All Saints is a Grade I listed church in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964.
Church of St Peter is a Grade I listed church in Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964. The parish church is dedicated to Saint Peter. It is of Gothic architecture style, with a tower and spire. Its interior is decorated with monuments. A hand-tinted aquatint of 'Sharnbrook Church, Bedfordshire' was drawn, engraved and published by Thomas Fisher on November 4, 1812.
Church of All Saints is a Grade I listed church in Riseley, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964.
Church of St Leonard is a Grade I listed church in Stagsden, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964.
Church of St Nicholas is a Grade I listed church in Swineshead, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964.
Church of St Peter is a Grade I listed church in Pavenham, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964.
Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed church in Everton, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 26 November 1986. Its most famous rector was John Berridge, an early Methodist leader. Sir Humphrey Winch, an eminent judge of the early seventeenth century, was buried here in 1625.
Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed church in Wootton, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on July 13, 1964.
Wymington Meadow is a nature reserve south of Wymington in Bedfordshire. It is approximately one hectare, and is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
