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St Michael's Church, Heighington
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The tower of St Michael's
Country England
Denomination Church of England
Churchmanship Central
History
Status Active
Dedication Saint Michael the Archangel
Architecture
Functional status Parish church
Administration
Parish Herrington
Deanery Darlington
Archdeaconry Archdeaconry of Auckland
Diocese Diocese of Durham
Province Province of York

St Michael's Church is a Church of England parish church in Heighington, Darlington, County Durham. The church is a grade I listed building.

History

The earliest parts of the tower, nave, and chancel date from before the Norman conquest (IE pre-1066). In circa 1160/1170, the chancel was rebuilt and a third stage was added to the tower. A vestry was added in the 13th century. The chantry chapel, originally dating to the 13th century, was extended in the 14th century to form the south aisle. In the 15th century, a parapet was added to the tower.

The church was altered during the Victorian restoration period. Restorations took place in the 1840s, and then under Ewan Christian from 1872 to 1875.

On 20 March 1967, the church was designated a grade I listed building.

Present day

St Michael's is part of the parish of Herrington in the Archdeaconry of Auckland of the Diocese of Durham. St Michael's stands in the Central tradition of the Church of England. It currently holds joint Anglican/Methodist services.

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