Historic churches · West Midlands
Church of St Giles, Totternhoe
Church of St Giles, Totternhoe — church in Totternhoe, Bedfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whipsnade Central · 3.9 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Giles, Totternhoe is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Totternhoe, Bedfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.8778°, -0.5656°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Giles is a Grade I listed Anglican church situated in the village of Totternhoe, Bedfordshire, England. Constructed primarily from locally sourced Totternhoe Stone, the church's architectural evolution spans from the 14th to the 16th century. It is known for its distinctive flint flushwork decoration and striking 20th-century stained glass window designed by John Piper and crafted by Patrick Reyntiens.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Giles is a Grade I listed Anglican church situated in the village of Totternhoe, Bedfordshire, England. Constructed primarily from locally sourced Totternhoe Stone, the church's architectural evolution spans from the 14th to the 16th century. It is known for its distinctive flint flushwork decoration and striking 20th-century stained glass window designed by John Piper and crafted by Patrick Reyntiens.
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Background
History
A place of worship has existed in Totternhoe since at least the 12th century. The present structure began with the construction of the chancel in the 14th century. The nave and aisles were added in the late 15th century, and the west tower was completed around 1550, funded by the will of William Ashwell, a local benefactor. The church underwent significant restoration in the 19th century, including the re-tiling of floors and repairs to the roofs and windows. The tower was also restored during this period.
Architecture
Inside, the church retains its original timbered roofs with carved beams and bosses. The rood screen, dating from the 15th century, has been restored but remains a significant feature of the interior. The font, also from the Perpendicular period, dates to around 1500.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8778, -0.5656
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Totternhoe
- Postcode
- LU6 1RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Luton South and South Bedfordshire
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Whipsnade Central — 3.9 km
- Official site
- www.tstbenefice.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117417 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Giles, Totternhoe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Giles, Totternhoe - geograph.org.uk - 193383.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Giles, Totternhoe?
- Church of St Giles, Totternhoe is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LU6 1RH), in the parish of Totternhoe.
- When was Church of St Giles, Totternhoe built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is Church of St Giles, Totternhoe a listed building?
- Church of St Giles, Totternhoe is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Giles, Totternhoe a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Giles, Totternhoe is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Giles, Totternhoe free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Giles, Totternhoe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Giles, Totternhoe?
- The nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU6 1RH.