Friday, 9 August 2024

Churches (229) : St Michael and All Angels, Horsenden

The parish church of St Michael and All Angels in Horsenden (near Princes Risborough) in Buckinghamshire dates from the 15th century. It was built on the site of an earlier church from the early 13th century. The nave and tower were demolished in 1765, the current west tower was built in it's place and the chancel extended to become the replacement nave.

The rector of the church from 1737, Edward Stone, is best known by being the discoverer of aspirin! He is buried in the churchyard.