Church of St Peter & All Saints, Battlesden
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The Church of St Peter & All Saints is a Grade I listed church in Battlesden, Bedfordshire, England. The small church was built in the 13th century with a simple layout of nave, chancel and south porch. It was renovated in the 14th and 15th centuries. The south porch was later demolished and a south-west tower and north porch were added in the 15th century. Several buttresses were added to the tower over the years to correct a tilt caused by weak foundations. The church became a listed building on 23 January 1961. It is open for regular worship for the Parishes of Potsgrove and Battlesden.
The church is located in the small hamlet of Battlesden, Bedfordshire, England.[1] The building, which sits on an elevated site, was constructed in the 13th century with ironstone rubble and ashlar dressings. The small church has a simple layout of nave and chancel. The 13th-century nave has a pointed chancel arch which dates to the 14th century. Two windows illuminate the north wall of the nave, including a two-light 15th century window and a 3-light 17th century window with transom; a 13th century lancet window is placed west of the door. The chancel has a 19th century, 3-light east window.[2][3] The circular font dates to the 12th century and has foliate carving. The interior contains several marble wall monuments to the Duncombe family: William Duncombe (d. 1603) Lady Elizabeth Duncombe (late 17th century), and John Duncom be (d. 1687).[4]