Where is Church of St Mary?

Church of St Mary is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE16 8HF), in the parish of Ashley.

How do I get to Church of St Mary?

The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE16 8HF.

Is Church of St Mary a listed building?

Church of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.

Is Church of St Mary free to visit?

Yes, Church of St Mary is free to enter.

How do I get to Church of St Mary?

The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE16 8HF.

Historic churches · East Midlands

Church of St Mary

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Church of St Mary — historic church in Ashley, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Market Harborough · 6.3 km

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The Church of St Mary is located in North Northamptonshire, postcode LE16 8HF. The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, which is 6.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.

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Church of St Mary is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "historic church in Ashley, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.5112°, -0.8312°.

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The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a church in Ashley, Northamptonshire.

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The church is of 13th-century origin and is made of local Northamptonshire ironstone and limestone. It is Grade I listed. The church is known for its tower and broach spire. The Revd Richard Pulteney refurbished and restored the church, under the guidance of Sir George Gilbert Scott, in 1864–1866. Pulteney also built a school and a schoolmaster's house. The main part of the church was refurnished and restored with hand-carved, oak pews, pulpit and priest's desk. The pews are decorated with foliate carvings. The church has a marble, alabaster, semi-precious stone and gold leaf decorated chancel designed by Clayton and Bell, who also designed the stained-glass windows. The church has been…

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Coordinates: 52.5112, -0.8312
District: North Northamptonshire
Parish: Ashley
Postcode: LE16 8HF
Parliamentary constituency: Kettering
Established: 1250
Nearest railway station: Market Harborough — 6.3 km

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wikidata: Q17526947 (CC0)
wikipedia: Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ashley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Ashley church - geograph.org.uk - 399052.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St Mary?: Church of St Mary is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE16 8HF), in the parish of Ashley.
What is Church of St Mary?: Church of St Mary — historic church in Ashley, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Church of St Mary?: The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE16 8HF.
When was Church of St Mary built?: Built or established in 1250.
Is Church of St Mary a listed building?: Church of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Church of St Mary free to visit?: Yes, Church of St Mary is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of St Mary?: The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE16 8HF.

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