St. Leonard, Stagsden, Bedfordshire

Description

The church of St. Leonard, situated on an eminence near the centre of the village, is an ancient edifice of stone, erected in the Transitional period between the Decorated and Perpendicular styles, and consists of chancel, nave of five bays, with clerestory, north transept or chapel, south aisle, porch and an embattled western tower containing a clock and 5 bells: on the north side of the church are the remains of a rood loft and an arched recess: in the south aisle are several niches: the chancel retains a piscina: there is a monumental brass to the Cocke family, dating from 1617.

Church Records

The parish register dates from the year 1670.