• Source: Church of St Owen, Bromham

    • The Church of St Owen is a Grade I listed church in Bromham, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 13 July 1964.
    The church is a 17th-century building and stands in a parkland setting. There is an alabaster tomb and a triple monumental brass in the chancel.


    History




    = Pre-18th Century

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    The north wall dates from the 13th century, while the tower dates from the 15th century.


    = 18th Century

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    In 1740, Lord Trevor donated a library collection to the church, which used to be upstairs.


    = 19th Century

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    The church's adjoining Dyve chapel was built in 1868. Some window restorations were also made in the same year.


    = 20th Century

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    In 1906, a fire badly damaged the church, though repairs were made.
    On 13 July 1964 the church became a Grade I listed building.


    Architecture


    The church has a chancel, a north aisle, and chapel on the north side. There are two-storey porches on both the north and south sides, as well as a west tower and stair turret.


    Notable people


    Paula Vennells served as a non-stipendiary minister at the church from 2006 to 2021. She was also CEO of the Post Office from 2012 to 2019.


    See also


    Grade I listed buildings in Bedfordshire


    References

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