St Michael & All Angels' Church, Winwick facts for kids

St Michael & All Angels' Church, Winwick
52°21′33″N 1°04′57″W / 52.3593°N 1.0826°W / 52.3593; -1.0826
Denomination	Church of England
Administration
Deanery	Brixworth
Archdeaconry	Northampton
Diocese	Diocese of Peterborough
Province	Canterbury

St Michael & All Angels' Church is a special church in Winwick, Northamptonshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England, which is the main Christian church in England. This church is also a "parish church," meaning it serves the local community of Winwick.

It's known as a Grade II* listed building. This means it's a very important historic building that needs to be protected because of its special architecture and history.

History of the Church

Early Days in Winwick

People believe there was a church in Winwick even way back in 1086. This is because the Domesday Book mentions a priest living there. The Domesday Book was a huge survey ordered by William the Conqueror to record everything in England. Even though it didn't specifically name a church building, having a priest usually meant there was a place for worship.

Building the Church

The main parts of the church you see today were built a long, long time ago, during the 13th and 14th centuries. This means most of it was built in the 1200s and 1300s!

However, the part of the church called the "chancel" was built later, in 1853. The chancel is the area around the altar where the clergy (like priests) usually sit during services. It was designed by an architect named E F Law.

Church Design

St Michael & All Angels' Church has a "cruciform plan." This means its shape, when viewed from above, looks like a cross. It also has a tall tower on its western side.

Church Records

The church has kept detailed records of important events like births, marriages, and deaths since 1567. These old records are called "parish registers." They are now stored safely at the Northamptonshire Record Office, where historians can study them.

Working Together

St Michael & All Angels' Church is part of a group of churches called a "united benefice." This means it works closely with other churches in nearby villages like Long Buckby, Watford, and West Haddon. Even though they work together, each village still has its own church building.

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  St Michael & All Angels' Church in Winwick.