St Bene't's Church, Anglo-Saxon church in central Cambridge, England.
St Bene't's Church is a Romanesque church building in central Cambridge featuring a notable stone tower adjacent to Corpus Christi College. The tower displays characteristic long-and-short corner stones and paired bell-openings, with an original 11th-century arch preserved inside.
The church tower was built between 1000 and 1050, making it the oldest surviving structure in Cambridge. The building has endured through centuries of religious change, standing as a testament to early medieval architecture in the region.
The church serves as an active place of worship where the local community gathers regularly for prayer and religious observance. It remains woven into the daily life and spiritual practices of Cambridge residents today.
The building sits near the marketplace and is easily reached on foot with clear signage for visitors. Entrances are accessible and regular services take place throughout the day and evening.
The bell tower houses six bells, five of which date from the 16th and 17th centuries and still ring regularly today. One of these bells was cast in 1588 and remains among the oldest functioning bells in England.
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