Old Church of All Saints, Ridgmont - Central Bedfordshire (UA)

A former parish church no longer used for worship. Dating from the C12 with alterations and additions from C12 until the C19. The structure is now a roofless ruin with remaining walls consisting of a variety of local materials. The site has suffered multiple incidents of vandalism, the most recent report being 2022. The structure has suffered from a partial collapse of the Chancel Arch and the supporting pier as well as a general decline in condition. The site has now been closed off to the public and discussions have commenced to establish next steps, but no action has been taken to date.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Old Church of All Saints

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1114056

Local Planning Authority:

Central Bedfordshire (UA)

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Old Church of All Saints

Unitary Authority:

Central Bedfordshire (UA)

Parish:

Ridgmont

Parliamentary Constituency:

Mid Bedfordshire

Region:

East of England

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Unknown

Priority:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Unknown

Designation:

Listed Building grade II*, SM