Wootton
Saint Mary's Church

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There was a church in the village by the mid 12^th century and the list of incumbents goes back to 1251. The present building dates from the early 14^th century; the south porch was added later in the 14^th century while the top of the tower dates from the 15^th century. In the chancel there are memorials and hatchments to the Monoux and Payne families.

Major church repairs were carried out after Reverend Neale became vicar in 1852, mostly at his own expense. The organ was restored and improved for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Recent works carried out since 1959 include the re-leading of the spire, organ repairs and a new roof covering on the nave and aisles.

Sources

• The Newspaper Cuttings Collection, Local Studies Library, Bedford Central Library.
• PICKFORD, C.  Bedfordshire Churches in the 19^th Century Part 3  S-Y   BHRS Vol. 79   2000. 
• A history of Wootton.  2002.

Saint Mary's Church, Wootton by Bedfordshire Libraries, 2011

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