Pertenhall
Saint Peter's Church

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The list of incumbents at Pertenhall begins in 1154 and the church is apparently of Norman origin. The chancel was rebuilt in the 13^th century and in the 14^th century a chapel was added on the north side of the chancel. 

The 15thcentury saw the rebuilding of the aisle and the erection of a west tower, spire and south porch.  The late medieval rood screen survives and there is a 13^th century effigy of a knight which now occupies a recess in the east wall of the north aisle. Further restoration work was carried out in 1892-93 involving extensive fabric repairs and the removal of many of the 18^th century fittings.

Sources

• The Newspaper Cuttings Collection, Local Studies Library, Bedford Central Library.
• PICKFORD, C.  Bedfordshire Churches in the 19^th century.  BHRS Vol.77 1998.

Saint Peter's Church, Pertenhall, by Bedfordshire Libraries, 2012

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