St Mary the Virgin is located on the edge of the village green. It is the oldest surviving church in the borough and has been a place of worship since around 1150. Several of its features, the chancel, chancel arch and south doorway date back to Norman times. In 1865 medieval wall paintings from the mid 13th century were uncovered. All of which escapes the casual passer by because the feature they notice the most is the stunning topiary outside the building which depicts two peacocks, seen here and picked out by a light dusting of snow.
Pates Manor, Bedfont Village
Pates Manor to the rear of St Mary's Church, where Stanwell Raod meets Hatton Road. Pates Manor is one of two Manor Houses in Bedfont and has long been part of the local landscape with one wing dating back to the 15th Century.
Greville House, Bedfont Village
Greville House in Hatton Road, an old school house dating from 1847 and Grade II listed.
Burlington House, Bedfont Village
Burlington House is adjacent to St Mary's church off the Green in Bedfont. Another Grade II listed building it was built in 1791 (recorded in a stone on the garden wall) for William Reed.
Bethany Free Church
Located on the Staines Road and dating from around 1900. It was originally called Bedfont Tabernacle..
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