Church of St Mary the Virgin, Keysoe

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