St Marys Church, Clophill, Medieval church ruins on hilltop in Clophill, England
The stone structure features high walls of coarse ironstone rubble with ashlar dressings and large perpendicular windows added around 1450 to the nave section.
The church operated until 1848, when a new building was constructed in the village center due to population growth, leaving this structure to function as a mortuary chapel.
The churchyard remains active for burials, while the restored ruins now serve as an educational site showcasing medieval religious architecture in Bedfordshire.
Visitors can access the viewing platform at the top of the tower through guided tours organized by the Clophill Heritage Trust throughout the year.
The church's orientation deviates from traditional east-facing alignment, making it an unusual example among medieval religious buildings in England.
Location: Clophill
Inception: 14 century
GPS coordinates: 52.03705,-0.40987
Latest update: June 4, 2025 14:17
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