Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Market Harborough, LE16 8PE
Northamptonshire - Built
- 1250
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1052135, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7590555, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St Mary the Virgin
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About St Mary the Virgin
St Mary the Virgin is a Church of England parish church serving Brampton Ash, in the Market Harborough area of Northamptonshire. It belongs to the Diocese of Peterborough and remains an active place of worship. The church is protected as a Grade I listed building and, when illuminated after dark, is visible from across the Welland Valley.
Built in ironstone from around 1250, the church is principally a product of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with restoration carried out during the nineteenth century. Notable details include carved lions and several historic memorials. In the chancel are monuments to Charles Norwich, who died in 1605, and Thomas Farmer, who died in 1764. A marble memorial to George Bosworth, dated 1804, depicts an urn between two drooping willow trees.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Mary the Virgin?⌄
St Mary the Virgin in Market Harborough belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Mary the Virgin building?⌄
The building dates from 1250. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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