The Parish Church of St Thomas a Becket

A photo of the western aspect of St Thomas's Church taken from the High Street.

The Parish Church of St Thomas a Beckett is next to the abbey. It is very visible when going into Ramsey. The church has had a lot of changes over the years. The original building was erected in 1180. Investigators of the Royal Commission on Historical Monuments suggest that the church was designed for a hospital, infirmary or guest house. The Commission on Historical Monuments investigators suggest this because of the small chancel, the long nave and the absence of a tower. In the 12th century stricter rules were used on the church and the parish. They had more elaborate church services and in particular the Sunday Procession. These services probably interfered with the monks lives. These stricter rules happened all over the country and not just in Ramsey.

A view of the Parish Church of St Thomas a Becket, Ramsey from the Abbey Green