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A small stone church of Norman origins on the village green.

St Andrew’s looks much older than it is.

This beautiful 13th century medieval Northamptonshire ironstone and limestone church, with spectacular broach spire, and sumptuous chancel, lavishly decorated with marble, alabaster, semi precious stones and gold leaf.

The church sits at the centre of the parish of Claines, with the very well known and popular 'Mug House' public house in the church grounds.

The church is set at the far end of the village and from here you get wonderful views over the Welland valley.

A church as broad as it is long.

Occupies an imposing hillside setting with Norman origins but predominately ‘Early English’ to ‘Decorated’.

In 2019 the church celebrated its 150th Anniversary continuing the worship started in Saxon times.