Church of St Mary the Virgin

The stone church features a square tower constructed from fieldstones and local ironstone, with arcades spanning both the south and north sections of the nave.

Dating from 1250, the church underwent substantial modifications during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, including the reconstruction of its western tower.

The rood screen preserves traces of medieval paint in red, green, cream, and gold, representing the artistic preferences of religious decoration from that period.

The church maintains six bells within its tower, which ring during Thursday evening practice sessions at seven thirty, welcoming both participants and listeners.

Medieval stone coffin lids and fragments remain scattered throughout the churchyard, while the east window contains glass pieces from the fifteenth to seventeenth centuries.

Location: Gamlingay

Inception: 13 century

GPS coordinates: 52.15500,-0.18720

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:07