Described by John Leland as “the fairest parish church in Leicester” it is notable for its large and well lit 15th century chancel, and the imposing west tower with its peal of 14 bells.

[1] Nicholas Pevsner noted that the fan vaulted south porch and tower's stair turret are unique examples among Leicestershire churches.

The now completely lost city walls are marked by today's Churchgate and Sanvey Gate which met in front of the church before the construction of St Margaret's Way.

[4] Both the medieval parish Guild and the post-reformation St Margaret's Vestry Committee were responsible for many of Leicester's earliest charitable and welfare provisions.

[1] In 1541 during the reformation the prebend passed to the Diocese of Peterborough and it was finally dissolved in 1878 at which time a vast swath of its territory was divided into new parishes.