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St Leonard

Stagsden

Bedfordshire

Parish Church of St Leonard 13.7.64 - I Complex church of Norman origins but showing work mainly of C13 to C15

Architectural Features

Coursed limestone rubble and some ashlar: chancel has old clay tile roof

Original Norman chancel rebuilt piecemeal in later medieval period with C19 east wall

C14 aumbry and piscina

Two bay late C15 arcade at north east end of nave opens into north chapel

South aisle is C14 with C15 inserted windows, and four C15 niches at its east end

C15 porch with blocked windows and embattled parapet

Plain square C13 tower with embattled parapet and circular stair on north-east side: C15 upper stage

C14 font with two carved faces and ball flowers

C15 screen

Brass to John Coche and wife died 1617 in north chapel.

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