St Michael's Church, Churchill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Michael's Church, Churchill |
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St Michael's Church, Churchill, from the southeast
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| OS grid reference | SO 922 535 |
| Location | Churchill, Worcestershire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | Churches Conservation Trust |
| History | |
| Dedication | Saint Michael |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Redundant |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
| Designated | 11 February 1965 |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | 14th century |
St Michael's Church is an old Anglican church in the village of Churchill, Worcestershire, England. It is no longer used for regular church services. This historic building is protected as a Grade II* listed building, which means it is very important. The Churches Conservation Trust looks after it today.
Church History
This church was first built way back in the 14th century, which is over 600 years ago! It even has some stone pieces from an even older church that stood in the same spot. The church was repaired and updated in 1863, and then again in 1910 to keep it in good shape.
Church Design and Features
St Michael's Church has a simple design. It includes a main area called the nave and a smaller section at the front called the chancel. There's also a small porch on the south side where people enter. At the west end of the church, you'll find a bellcote, which is a small tower holding the bells. Each side wall of the nave has one window.
Inside the Church
When you go inside, you can see many interesting old items. The font, used for baptisms, is from the 15th century. The pulpit, where sermons are given, dates back to the 17th century. The communion rail, which separates the chancel, is in a style called Jacobean. The screen that divides the chancel and the lectern, where readings are done, were moved here from Great Malvern Priory during the 1910 repairs. The oldest memorial inside the church is from 1688. There are two bells, and one of them is from the 15th century!
Images for kids
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St Michael's Church, Churchill, from the southeast
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