The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Langley Marish. (Grade I Listing)

Originally Langley Marish formed part of the parish of Wraysbury and was several miles from its parish church and so the Church of St. Mary the Virgin was built in the 11th century or 12th century as a Chapel of Ease.
The building was enlarged in 13th century, but the greatest changes took place in 17th century when Sir John Kedermister embellished and beautified it with gifts of a Pulpit, brick built Tower, South Porch, timber colonnade, Divinity Library and his own family Pew, beneath which is the family Vault. Most of his gifts bore his Coat of Arms.

The Memorials are worthy of note as is the Minstrel’s Gallery, the Bread Shelf and the Royal Coat of Arms. There is little medieval glass, however the great North window is Early English. Various hatchments hang in the North Aisle. The Tower houses six bells.
Below the Bell Chamber is the Clock Chamber, the clock was made in Windsor in 1818 by William Harwick.

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St. Mary the Virgin circa 1925 © The Greville Organisation Ltd

In 20th century the North Porch was added, providing toilet facilities, storage and access for the disabled.
The Churchyard is now closed to burials. Interment of Ashes is made along the west side of the Churchyard. A Nature Trail is available, exploring the plants and identifying interesting graves in the Churchyard.

Reference
Guide Book:
The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin Langley Marish Buckinghamshire 1150-1966.