Church of St Michael, Chenies

Church of St Michael is a 15th-century stone building with a nave, south aisle, chancel, south porch, and north chapel. A west tower with an external staircase leading to its embattled parapet completes the structure.

The original 12th-century wooden structure was replaced, with the current building constructed around 1450 by Sir David Phelip and his wife Dame Agnes Cheyne. This new construction marked the transition from the medieval predecessor to a substantial stone building.

The Bedford Chapel displays burial monuments of the Russell family spanning four centuries, visible as you walk through. These elaborate tombs tell the story of people who shaped the land and region over a long time.

The building sits on Manor House Main Drive and is visible from outside. Visitors typically find the church open for visits, though opening hours may vary by season.

The Norman font dates from the original 12th century and displays a distinctive circular shape in the Aylesbury style. The basin rests on a square base with carved foliage decorations that survived from the earlier church.

Location: Chenies

Inception: 15 century

GPS coordinates: 51.67490,-0.53249

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:04