St Michael & All Angels

The church is accessed through a welcoming lych gate.

Although there has been a church in Harston since Norman times, it has under gone several major changes in its life. The tower was fashionably restructured, mostly to its present form, in the 14th century, with a small lancet window at ground level, narrow spiral staircase to a first floor belfry, and grotesque gargoyles in the form of demons on the parapet.

Although the church survived the reformation it was left to decay and in 1822 the church less the tower was demolished and a new 'low church' rectangular building was built in keeping with the times. In 1871 action was taken by the Welbys, the landowners, to raise the profile of the church. On All Saints day the chancel was opened for public worship.

The chancel, which is entered by a rise of two steps within a handsome arch, is paved in elaborate patterns on Minton tiles and in the Sanctuary step is of red marble from an Irish quarry. The altar table, prayer desk, and stalls are of English oak carved from the designs of Mr Kirk. The east window is filled with stained glass representing the crucifixion and the Ascension of our Blessed Lord, His appearance to Mary Magdalene after His Resurrection and the Annunciation which has been executed by Messrs Ward and Hughes of London. In a niche above the outer door of the porch is placed a white, Bath stone statue of St Michael, carved by Mr Tuttell, of Grantham.

A feature of the church is the remains of a Saxon burial stone set into the outside wall of the chancel as well as the base of a Saxon stone cross in the porch.

The church is normally open all the time. The church is situated in its own churchyard and excavations show an old fort nearby. Also the church has stunning views and frequently visitors rest on the bench by the porch enjoying their time there. The village take great pride in maintaining the churchyard. A more detailed history is available in the church.