St Mary & All Saints Church Beaconsfield

Church Heritage and History

This beautiful and magestic church is situated in Windsor End, Beaconsfield Old Town and has a list of clergy dating back to 1210 A.D.

A Brief History

The first priest to serve Beaconsfield was appointed in 1210 by the Rector of Burnham. Little is known of the church architecture until 1420. It was evidently a well-constructed building with a tower, because in 1420, the Lord of the Manor made a grant towards the upkeep of the belfry. In 1521 John Waller left money to build a steeple. In 1634 and 1657 Inspectors of Churches reported that the fabric was badly in need of repair, but it was not until 1705, when the rights of patronage passed to Magdalen College, Oxford, that extensive repairs were put in hand.

As the population grew, a larger church was needed and between 1869 and 1885, a major rebuilding scheme was undertaken, resulting in one of the finest churches in the Chilterns.

This site has more information about the Sanctuary, Lady Chapel, Nave, North Aisle and South Aisle.

For a more complete history entitled 'A Guide to the Parish Church of St. Mary and All Saints Beaconsfield' written by Canon Arthur A Jones please contact the Parish Office

Last updated on Saturday 14 February 2009 Back

Office Address:

Windsor End,

Beaconsfield,

Buckinghamshire,

HP9 2JW