St Paul's Church, Stamford

St Paul's Church is a medieval church building in Stamford constructed from local Barnack stone with decorative stonework still visible today. The structure features doorways from the fourteenth century, several piscina recesses for ritual washing, and intricate carved details including small arches and rounded corbels.

The church was built before 1152 and was one of fourteen medieval parish churches in Stamford before being desecrated during the Reformation. After losing its religious function, it later became repurposed and underwent significant restoration work in the twentieth century.

The building stopped serving as a place of worship centuries ago and now stands as a secular landmark shaped by its educational role. Its stone walls and medieval details remain visible reminders of Stamford's religious past woven into the town's everyday landscape.

The building can be visited, but access depends on its current use as an educational facility with restricted opening times. Checking ahead before visiting helps ensure you can see the interior and learn about opening arrangements.

The building once housed an anchorite, a religious hermit who lived in a dedicated cell built into the structure itself. This unusual religious practice is documented in records from the late medieval period and offers a glimpse into spiritual life of that era.

Location: Stamford

GPS coordinates: 52.65410,-0.47450

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:01