This impressive church sits at the heart of its village. The whole of this church was rebuilt under the inspiration of a rector, named Remigius, in the Decorated period. It was a massive and thorough achievement by a wealthy man with vision to replace a former Norman church. He became Rector in 1319 and many of the windows were completed before the Black Death of 1349. These have an exceptionally beautiful style of tracery, especially on the side walls of the chancel. Remigius died in 1359, and by that date he had completed his rebuilding. Elsewhere church building projects were stopped by the shortage of labour following the plague. The tower is 120 feet high and a landmark for miles around; it is easily recognised by the top of the turret stairs showing above the tower roof. The base course of the tower is decorated by a frieze of carved stones, including a wavy pattern and three other designs. A further additional feature here is the carved trail in the stones under the first string course. The west doorway with its triple shafting has a glorious ogee arch and a fine west window above. There is yet another great window above that. Foundations of an apse were discovered in 1870, which is the only clue we have to the former church on this site. The small size of such a chancel might have been the motivation for Remigius to plan such an imposing new chancel.John Wilson compares the lovely tracery designs here with those in the cathedral. cloisters, dated 1336. Eight Guilds were a major part of the life of Hingham in the 15th century and they created more money to spend on their part of the church. This accounts for the large Perpendicular period windows in the aisles. The Guilds would have gone on to fill these windows with stained glass, but all their glass was lost in the 17th century. A row of ballflowers along the eaves of the aisles, porch and clerestory were an additional embellishment in the 19th century. The south porch was most thoroughly restored in 1874 with new windows, new roof and doors. This is recorded on a plaque on its wall inside. The nave piers are a set of ten with the basic quatrefoil section enhanced by a further 4 half round lobes between. Above are the large clerestory windows. Hammer beams between these windows support the roof of 1871 with lesser hammer beams above the windows. There are small heads of civilians where the arches spring from above the piers. Both aisles have angels supporting the roof, and these angels hold shields to display the emblems of Christ’s passion. The pews have a neat floral design on all the arm rests, but a closer inspection will reveal some individuality. You can find dogs, a dragon, a fish, a frog, a butterfly, a dragon fly and some caterpillars. The pew frontals have flowers and fruit within circles and here you can find a song bird eating berries.The pews are embellished with an outstanding collection of locally made, themed hassocks. The pulpit, designed by Sir Arthur Blomefield, was erected in 1887 in memory of the Maynard Wodehouse Currie, Rector 1873-1887. It has a delightful figure of St Andrew, the disciple who pointed the way for others to come and meet the Lord. Flying angels support the pulpit from underneath.