St Mary the Virgin's Church, Great Brickhill is a

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parish church in the Church of England in Great Brickhill,

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History

The south aisle and chapel were erected in 1460 and the north aisle and chapel were added circa 1500. In 1865, the church was heavily restored, the exterior being faced with the local greensand rubble with limestone dressings. Dedicated to

St. Mary Mary; arc, ܡܪܝܡ, translit=Mariam; ar, مريم, translit=Maryam; grc, Μαρία, translit=María; la, Maria; cop, Ⲙⲁⲣⲓⲁ, translit=Maria was a first-century Jewish woman of Nazareth, the wife of Joseph and the mother of ...

, it is a fairly large church for the size of the village, able to seat 300. In the church are memorials of the Duncombe, Barton, Pauncefort, and Chase families. The church has recently undergone major restoration work.

Geography

Located in Great Brickhill, England. It stands about 500 metres north of the village centre at .

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with: * All Saints Church, Bow Brickhill *St Mary Magdalene's Church, Little Brickhill *St Luke's Church, Stoke Hammond

Organ

The pipe organ dates from 1875 and was built by William Hill and Son. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

Notes

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