St Mary's Church, Pitstone, Grade I listed church in Pitstone, England
St Mary's Church stands on a hillside beneath the Chiltern escarpment, featuring a tall tower, long nave, and chancel with carved capitals.
The church foundations date from 1250, with subsequent modifications in the 15th century including a lengthened chancel, north vestry, and reconstructed nave arcades.
The interior contains a Norman font, medieval tiles, Tudor woodwork, and eighteenth-century wall paintings depicting Royal Arms and religious texts above the chancel arch.
The church opens exclusively through appointments, accommodates 100 people in fixed pews, includes electricity and restroom facilities, yet lacks heating systems.
The building incorporates limestone and flint construction with an octagonal southeast stair turret and three bells that remain permanently static.
Location: Pitstone
Inception: 13 century
Architectural style: English Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 51.82512,-0.63412
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:11
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