St Michael's Church, Huyton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Michael's Church |
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St Michael's Church, Huyton
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| 53°24′50″N 2°50′24″W / 53.41399°N 2.84004°W | |
| Location | Huyton, Knowsley, Merseyside |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
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| Status | Parish church |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
| Architectural type | Church |
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| Archdeaconry | Liverpool |
| Diocese | Liverpool |
St Michael's Church is an Anglican church in Huyton, Merseyside, England. It's a very old building, with parts dating back to the 14th century. The church has been changed and added to over hundreds of years, from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Today, it is still an active church and is part of the Church of England's Diocese of Liverpool. It is also a special historical building, known as a Grade II* listed building.
A Look Back: The Church's History
Records show that a church has stood on this spot since the time of the Anglo-Saxons. The church you see today is built right on top of the older church's foundations.
Discoveries from the Past
In 1872, during some repair work, workers found pieces of old columns and a font. Experts believe these parts might be from the original Anglo-Saxon church or from the early Norman period. This shows just how long people have been worshipping in this special place!
