St Nicholas

This particularly fine church was built during the first half of the 14th century and there have been few alterations since then, it gives a very good impression of English gothic architecture just before the advent of The Black Death.

Stanford on Avon, Northamptonshire

Opening times

The church is open at weekends, and sometimes during the week.

Address

Stanford Road
Stanford on Avon
Northamptonshire
LE17 6DH

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52.4048351, -1.1418409

Internally it is equally splendid, not only for the architecture but in particular for its stained glass windows.

The first group were installed whilst the building was going up to be augmented in the 16th century. The latter include designs derived from Holbein’s Whitehall Palace mural of Henry Vlll and his family.

Also from this period comes the armorial glass from the Cave family who live at Stanford Hall.

Other notable features are the organ case made in 1630 and originally at Magdalen College Oxford and the fine monuments dating from the 16th to 19th century to members of the Cave family by such sculptors as Maximilian Colt, Westmacott and John Gibson RA.

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Social heritage stories

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

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