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Elstow Abbey, Bedford

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Elstow Abbey. The “Wicket Gate” of John Bunyan’s imagination, through which Christian fled for refuge.
Elstow Abbey. The “Wicket Gate” of John Bunyan’s imagination, through which Christian fled for refuge.

This small doorway in the west wall, nearest the tower and now blocked up inside, contains part of its original oak door, and a beam, possibly from the old oak rood screen. It is preserved because tradition has it that this is the “Wicket Gate” of John Bunyan’s imagination, through which Christian fled for refuge.

Elstow Abbey, Bunyan's Wicket Gate
Elstow Abbey, Bunyan’s Wicket Gate

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