Hertfordshire Churches in the 21st Century
St John the Baptist, Aldbury
An Ancient Parish Church
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"The church of Aldbury was granted to Missenden Abbey by William de Bocland about 1200. By the end of the thirteenth century it had probably assumed most of the features seen today. Much of the worn Totternhoe stonework has been replaced by Bath stone, however, both internally and externally; and it should be remembered that medieval churches contained no pews, and the walls would originally have been covered with brightly covered with brightly painted illustrations from the scriptures.
The 16th century brass rubbing on the cover shows the three daughters of Sir Ralph Verney and his wife Elizabeth.
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This altar tomb and monument to Sir Robert Whittingham and his lady was brought from Ashridge in 1575.
A late 18th century tombstone. The inscription is no longer visible, and the face and wings of the angel are only just visible through the lichen. This is typical of tombstones of this age.
There is a St John the Baptist web page on Tring Team Parish web site which includes a number of photographs, a plan of the church, and the usual information about church life in the village as it is today.
There is a web page for Aldbury
Original Photographs © Chris Reynolds [Details]
If you know of other books, websites, etc, relating to this place, please tell me.
Last Updated July 2007
