St. Denys, Little Barford, Bedfordshire

Description

The parish church of St. Denys is a small structure in the Early English, Decorated, and Perpendicular styles, consisting of chancel, nave, north aisle and a western tower containing 4 bells, and was thoroughly restored in 1871: the roof is of open timber work, a portion of which is beautifully painted: a Perpendicular rood screen separates the vestry from the body of the church, and its lower stage is decorated with red and white roses: the south doorway whows some fine Norman work, with an inserted arch of Early English date: the north doorway, also Late Norman, has a well-carved arch on two shafts: the chancel had a south aisle, the arches of which were formerly built into the wall: there is a peculiar brass to Thomas Perys, 1535, and Agnes his wife: the stained east window is a memorial to the Alington family: the west window was inserted to commemorate Queen Victoria's Jubilee: the organ was presented in 1876 by A. H. Rotds, esq. and it has since been improved at a cost of £100: there are 110 sittings.

Church Records

The parish register dates from the year 1661