Bedford No. 5

The Victoria County History (Bedford, vol. 3, 1912) notes: "The building has lost much of its interest through the work of restorers [...] during the 19th century. In 1869–70 considerable alterations were made. [...] Although the earliest detail is of 14th-century date, the nave is no doubt that of an earlier building, to which a large chancel was added about the year 1330, while the tower was not built until early in the 15th century [...] part of the font is apparently of 13th-century date. The bowl stands on a central circular stem and four small shafts, one at each angle. The central stem is original, as are all the moulded bases, though the step on which they stand is quite modern."