Podington
St Mary the Virgin

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The chancel is Norman, as is the font. The south arcade dates from around 1190 and much of the church dates from the 13^th century including the lower stages of the west tower. The upper stage of the tower and the spire were built in the late 14^th and early 15^th century.

The steeple gave trouble throughout the first half of the 19^th century and at one time it seemed likely that the fine crocketed spire would have to be removed.  The work on the tower and spire were done alongside other repairs and improvements to the church at a total cost of 958 and completed by 1841. Later work has included further repairs to the tower and spire in 1925, 1949-50 and 1978-79.

Sources:

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

St Mary the Virgin Church, by Bedfordshire Libraries, 2012

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