All Saints, Ridgmont, Bedfordshire

Description

The church of All Saints, erected and consecrated in 1854-5, is an elegant edifice of Cosgrove and Stagsden stone, with dressings of Bath stone, in the Decorated style, from designs by the late Sir George Gilbert Scott R.A. and consists of chancel, nave of four bays, aisles and a fine western tower with spire containing one bell: the stained east and west windows were the gift of Lady Charles Bentinck: the alabaster font was presented by the Rev. Henry Joshua Lomax M.A. vicar 1892-6, in memory of his niece, Annie Ruth, who died Jan. 29th, 1893; the lych gate was also presented by him: there are sittings for about 220 persons. The ancient church at Segenhoe is now used as a mortuary chapel, the old churchyard being maintained as a burial ground.

Church Records

The parish register dates from the year 1539.