Set on it's own hillock in the village of Ellesborough with Beacon Hill and much visited Coombe Hill nearby, St. Peter & St. Paul Church has views across the Vale of Aylesbury.
The church is a Grade 2 Listed Building. Built in the 14th century, it was restored considerably in the mid 19th century..
The church is known for the many British Prime Ministers and accompanying notables who have attended services when in residence at nearby Chequers. Margaret Thatcher was known to have prayed there during the Falklands War.
The church has 6 bells, and has a regular choir. On Sunday afternoons in the spring and summer, before COVID-19, the church offered cream teas and access to the top of the tower (except when wet).
Find benches where there are inscriptions:-
1. Margaret: 192A - 200B
2. Allan: 193C - 199D
3. Ruth: 192E - 199F
The cache is at N51° 45.(A-F)(D-C)(A-C) W000° 47.(D-F)(E-B)(D+B). It is located near to a post.
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If you would like to add to the Church Micro series yourself then please look here: http://churchmicro.co.uk/
There is also a Church Micro Stats & Information page that can be found at
http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/index.html