Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ashley

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

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ashley
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt Mary the Virgin
Administration
DiocesePeterborough
DeaneryCorby
ParishAshley
Clergy
Vicar(s)Eddie Culbert[1]

History

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.[2]

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.[3]

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.[4]

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 described by Historic England as "an outstanding example of Victorian Gothic style at its height". There is a painted barrel ceiling which is like the ceiling at Peterborough Cathedral. The church also has some chandeliers made by George Bodley.[4][3]

References
  1. "St Mary the Virgin". www.achurchnearyou.com.
  2. "Church of St Mary, Ashley, Northamptonshire". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk.
  3. "St Mary's Church – Ashley, Northamptonshire".
  4. "Ashley, St Mary the Virgin Northamptonshire". www.northamptonshiresurprise.com.

52°30′40″N 0°49′52″W

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