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History
History
Although much of the church was restored in 1872 many early features remain.
The tower, of about 1310, is surmounted by a battlemented parapet of extremely rare carved scenes added about 1500.
For a description of and closer up pictures of the battlement images, click here
The porch, once two storied, is 15th century. The south doorway is 14th century with a chancel arch of similar date.
The large east window was designed in 1953. During 2008 £80,000 was spent on a major refurbishment and renovation. This included cast iron guttering and down pipes to replace plastic and interior lime washing.
The paths and general work is often carried out by parties of parishioners.
Christ’s College, Cambridge is the Lay Rector. On two occasions in the last ten years the College have given substantial grants for work on the chancel.
Admiral Lord Nelson's daughter Horatia married St Mary's curate, Revd. Philip Ward, in this church on 19th February 1822. The Nelson family are more closely linked to All Saints' Burnham Thorpe.
A virtual tour of the Churchyard and Church
Today
Today
Services are held each week in the church, there are concerts and the Burnham's Market is held here once a month in the summer months. During the Craft Fair in August, stalls are set up, usually in the church, and coffee, tea and light refreshments are sold from the churchyard.
We are hoping to install a toilet and kitchen in the church so that we can develop it's work as a resource to both worshipers and community.
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