Church of All Saints, The Grove, Houghton Conquest - Central Bedfordshire (UA)
Parish church, C14 with some late C19 restoration, particularly to chancel, by Sir GG Scott. Coursed ironstone rubble with ashlar dressings, mostly of Totternhoe stone. The building has been the subject of heritage crime. New three-ply felt roofing installed as short to medium term expedient repair. Significant repairs still needed to masonry on south side of church and investigations into the condition of wall paintings and the condition of the chancel roof timbers is required.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade I
- List Entry Number:
- 1113919
- Local Planning Authority:
- Central Bedfordshire (UA)
- Site Type:
- Religious ritual and funerary > Church
Location
- Building Name:
- Church of All Saints
- Street Name:
- The Grove
- Unitary Authority:
- Central Bedfordshire (UA)
- Parish:
- Houghton Conquest
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Region:
- East of England
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Place of worship
- Condition:
- Very bad
- Priority:
- A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Religious organisation
- Designation:
- Listed Place of Worship grade I
Contact Details
Kate Marchant 01223 582773
