COSGROVE VILLAGE
The Church is almost a thousand years old. The Chancel, which is the earliest construction, dates from 1180AD and on the outside of the Eastern wall are the remains of a characteristically Anglo-Norman triple window. The Nave is of the 13th century, with a fine 15th century King Post roof revealed in the 1930’s when an 18th century plaster ceiling was removed. The 14th century tower is entirely original and is over 70 feet tall, it was restored at a cost of £56,000 which was raised in just twelve months - a fact of which the parishioners are justly proud of.
Church bells:
The tower contains seven bells, one of which, signed by Covington of Stony Stratford and dated either 1712 or 1772, is in a separate frame. Of the other six, re-hung in a steel frame by Alfred Bowell of Ipswich in 1913-14, one is said to be 14th-century, another is dated 1624 and two others, signed I.K., are dated 1631 and 1632. Two of the 17th-century bells were recast by Bowell in 1913. The tenor or great bell was made by Richard Chandler in 1707. The Jubilee Bell, by Taylor of Loughborough, was installed in 1936 to commemorate King George V's Silver Jubilee.
Church grave stone cleaning & readings:
For almost 2 years, there have been 5 volunteers who have worked on clearing the church grounds and documenting all monuments and graves. Firstly, the grounds have been cleared back and many residences have commented on how much improved the area now looks. However, the main purpose of the work was to expose all grave-stones and document all the information so people from all over the world can easily trace their family history in the Cosgrove area. Click here » to start searching.
The tower contains seven bells, one of which, signed by Covington of Stony Stratford and dated either 1712 or 1772, is in a separate frame. Of the other six, re-
Church grave stone cleaning & readings:
For almost 2 years, there have been 5 volunteers who have worked on clearing the church grounds and documenting all monuments and graves. Firstly, the grounds have been cleared back and many residences have commented on how much improved the area now looks. However, the main purpose of the work was to expose all grave-
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