| Church of St Mary the Virgin, Ashley | |
| Dedication: | St Mary the Virgin |
| Denomination: | Church of England |
| Parish: | Ashley |
| Deanery: | Corby |
| Diocese: | Peterborough |
| Vicar: | Eddie Culbert[1] |
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a church in Ashley, Northamptonshire.
The church is of 13th-century origin and is made of local Northamptonshire ironstone and limestone. It is Grade I listed. The church is known for its tower and broach spire.[2]
The Revd Richard Pulteney refurbished and restored the church, under the guidance of Sir George Gilbert Scott, in 1864–1866. Pulteney also built a school and a schoolmaster's house.[3]
The main part of the church was refurnished and restored with hand-carved, oak pews, pulpit and priest's desk. The pews are decorated with foliate carvings.[4]
The church has a marble, alabaster, semi-precious stone and gold leaf decorated chancel designed by Clayton and Bell, who also designed the stained-glass windows. The church has been described by Historic England as "an outstanding example of Victorian Gothic style at its height". There is a painted barrel ceiling which is like the ceiling at Peterborough Cathedral. The church also has some chandeliers made by George Bodley.[4] [3]