Church of St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe explained

Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed church in Keysoe, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964.^[1] Features of interest include the prominent spire, the 14th- and 15th-century roofs and the 14th-century font.^[2]

According to local legend, a builder named William Dickens was working on the steeple in 1718 when he slipped and fell. It is said that he was miraculously saved by reciting a prayer in mid-air.^[3]

History

The church originally dates from the 12th century.^[4]

See also

• Grade I listed buildings in Bedfordshire

References

52.2501°N -0.4283°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Church St Mary the Virgin, Bolnhurst And Keysoe. British Listed Buildings. 23 July 2011.
2. Betjeman, J. (ed.) (1968) Collins Pocket Guide to English Parish Churches: the South. London: Collins; p. 104
3. Book: Ash, Russell . 1973 . Folklore, Myths and Legends of Britain . Reader's Digest Association Limited . 267 . 9780340165973 .
4. Web site: Keysoe - St Mary the Virgin.