St. Mary's Church, Higham Ferrers

St. Mary's Church is a Grade I listed church building in Higham Ferrers with two naves and a distinctive spire. The structure shows extensive medieval stonework and expanded over several centuries.

The church was established in 1220 through royal charter and received major expansions over the following centuries. The largest rebuilding took place in the 14th century when the side aisle and chapel were enlarged.

The interior displays craftsmanship from the medieval period that visitors can still observe today. The way the stone is carved and arranged tells you something about how people worked and what mattered to them back then.

Access to the church is usually open and visitors can walk through the space and look around at their own pace. It is helpful to check ahead when you plan to visit since opening hours vary by season.

The western porch contains stonework from the late 13th century that belongs to the same craft tradition as Westminster Abbey. This similarity hints that skilled stonemasons traveled between different major building projects of that period.

Location: Higham Ferrers

Inception: 13 century

GPS coordinates: 52.30645,-0.59135

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:09