Church of St Mary, Felmersham

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Church of St Mary, Felmersham

The Church of St. Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed church in Felmersham, Bedfordshire, England.

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Its foundations were laid in about 1220, and it was completed about 20 years later; some modifications were made in the 14th and 15th Centuries, but it remains largely in the style of its original form. [1] The church is known for its West Front, having finely carved arcades and a heavily moulded doorway, and is of unusual scale and decoration for its type.

It became a listed building on 13 July 1964. [2]

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References

  1. "Parishes: Felmersham with Radwell". British History Online. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  2. "Church of St Mary, Felmersham". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 1 December 2011.

Coordinates: 52°12′36″N0°33′02″W / 52.2099°N 0.5505°W / 52.2099; -0.5505

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