The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a church in Ashley, Northamptonshire.
| Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ashley | |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Mary the Virgin |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Peterborough |
| Deanery | Corby |
| Parish | Ashley |
| Clergy | |
| Vicar(s) | Eddie Culbert[1] |
History
editThe 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
edit- ^ "St Mary the Virgin". www.achurchnearyou.com.
- ^ "Church of St Mary, Ashley, Northamptonshire". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk.
- ^ a b "St Mary's Church – Ashley, Northamptonshire".
- ^ a b "Ashley, St Mary the Virgin Northamptonshire". www.northamptonshiresurprise.com.