St Michael's Church, Winterbourne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Michael the Archangel Church |
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Winterbourne, Bristol |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°31′36″N 2°31′06″W / 51.5267°N 2.5184°W |
| Construction started | 12th century |
St Michael the Archangel Church, often called St Michael's Church, is an old Anglican church. It is found in Winterbourne, near Bristol, in England. This church was built a very long time ago, in the 12th century.
It is a special building because English Heritage has named it a Grade I listed building. This means it is a very important historical building that needs to be protected. Parts of the church were rebuilt between 1843 and 1847. More changes were made from 1877 to 1880. In 1851, the church could hold about 320 people for services.
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Where is St Michael's Church located?
The church is on the western side of Winterbourne. It is mostly surrounded by green fields and trees. Even though it is a bit hidden, its tall spire can be seen from far away.
Behind the church's newest graveyard, you can find the Monks Pool nature reserve. The Bradley Brook also flows nearby. Right next to the church is Winterbourne Court, a large barn built in the 14th century.
What is a Commonwealth War Grave?
In the churchyard, there is a special grave in the north-west corner. It belongs to a soldier from the Devonshire Regiment who died in World War II. This grave is looked after by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. They make sure that soldiers who died in wars are remembered and honored.
What is the Fromeside Partnership?
St Michael's Church is part of something called the Fromeside Partnership. This is a group of local churches that work together. These churches are from the areas of Coalpit Heath, Frampton Cotterell, Winterbourne, and Winterbourne Down. They join forces to support their communities.
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Saint Michael's Church, Winterbourne, April 1859. This old photo was taken using a special method called a salted-paper print.
