St. Giles of Provence Church
TotternhoeWelcome to St Giles in the village of Totternhoe.
The Church of St Giles became a Grade I listed building on 3 February 1967. The church was built using stone from local quarries and has a fine exterior. Building began in the 14th century and was not completed until the 16th. It is said to host “the best set of bells in Bedfordshire”. The west tower contains eight bells, dating back to 1654. The ringing platform in the tower was erected in 1967.
The ‘living’ churchyard at St Giles is an attractive, nature-friendly space with areas that encourage wildlife – find out more.
Features
- Mainly Totternhoe stone with chequered ashlar and flint east chancel wall. Battlemented.
- Chancel C14. Remainder late Perpendicular.
- Four bay arcades with capital of east respond of north arcade bearing an angel with a shield depicting an ash tree rising from a well, a symbol for Ashwell.
- Original nave and aisle roofs with moulded purlins, carved beams and bosses. “Flint- flushwork” decoration used in the gable of the nave.
- In chancel, brass of John Warwekhyll, vicar (deceased 1524).
Address
St Giles Church
The Ride, Church Road
Totternhoe, LU6 1RH
St. Giles Church Hall
Church Road, Totternhoe
LU6 1RE
To get in touch, please see Contact Us.
Services
We hold a number of Sunday Services and our hope is that everyone is able to worship in a style that is comfortable for them. Find out more about when we meet and see details of all services in the Benefice.
Safeguarding
Our three parishes are committed to keeping everyone in our churches safe and protected, especially our young people and those who might be vulnerable.
Church Hall Bookings
St Giles Church Hall is available for hire during the daytime and/or evening.
Weddings
Looking to get married at St Giles? Join hundreds of couples who have, for centuries, chosen to enter in to Holy Matrimony in our beautiful grade I listed historic buildings.
