Stevington Baptist Meeting Church - Bedfordshire, UK
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N 52° 10.375 W 000° 33.833
30U E 666583 N 5783068
This old church is a Baptist meeting-house, established in 1655, during the time of the celebrated John Bunyan, the present building was erected in 1720.
Waymark Code: WM2QHC
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/08/2007
Views: 21
Stevington village itself holds many interesting features. There is a spring of water to the north of the village called "the Holy Well" never known to have been frozen or dry. In the centre of the village is an ancient cross, with a modern capital; the base and steps were repaired in 1888. There are almshouses, built in 1654, and rebuilt in 1839, for "five poor persons," who receive 2s (10p) each per week; the income is derived from 25 acres of land at the nearby village of Pavenham. Pillow lace is largely made here, and rush plaiting is also carried on. In Church Road there was the large and ancient manor house, which once served as a hospitium for the invalids and pilgrims frequenting the Holy Well, and subsequently was used as a farm-house, it was pulled down in 1876, and on its site a capacious farm-house, somewhat in the style of the old building, was erected by the Duke of Bedford.
The primary worship service is held on Sunday at 10.45am with evening worship at 6.00 pm, there is also have a Wednesday meeting at 7.30 pm.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1720
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Baptist
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 10:45 AM To: 6:00 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:45 AM
Street address of Church:
West End
Stevington
Bedford, Bedfordshire United Kingdom
MK43 7QU
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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