St Thomas a Becket, Ramsey
History of St Thomas a Becket
Listed Building
The Church of St Thomas à Becket, Ramsey was built in the late C12 as a guest house or infirmary for Ramsey Abbey and converted to a church in C13. The church has C15, C17, C19 and C20 alterations. It is built from Barnack stone and coursed limestone rubble.
There is a tombstone to Mark True in the church with the inscription: True was killed by a murderous stroke on 22nd July 1780 at Ramsey Fair aged 27.
Building dates
- Built 1160–1199
Source for this date
- Built 1160–1199: Listed building: late C12 (grade I)
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