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St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Cofton Hackett
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St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Cofton Hackett
52°22′33.96″N 1°58′54.8″W / 52.3761000°N 1.981889°W / 52.3761000; -1.981889
Location Cofton Hackett
Country England
Denomination Church of England
Website standrewscofe.org.uk
History
Dedication St Michael All Saints
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade II* listed
Administration
Parish Cofton Hackett and Barnt Green
Deanery King’s Norton
Archdeaconry Birmingham
Diocese Anglican Diocese of Birmingham

St Michael and All Angels' Church, Cofton Hackett is an old church in Worcestershire, England. It is a Grade II* listed building, which means it's a very important historical place. The church belongs to the Church of England.

A Look Back: The Church's History

St Michael and All Angels Church is found on Cofton Church Lane. People think there might have been a church here as early as the 12th century. A document from 1182, called a Papal Bull, mentions a "chapel" in Cofton. This suggests a religious building was on this spot a very long time ago!

When Was the Church Built?

The church building you see today was definitely built in the 14th century. It was probably constructed around 1330 by a person named Robert de Leycester. He built it as a small chapel for the nearby Manor House.

Becoming Its Own Church

For many years, this church was connected to St Laurence's Church, Northfield. It was like a smaller part of that bigger church. But in 1866, St Michael and All Angels became its own separate parish church.

Changes Over Time: Renovations

The church has been updated over the centuries. In 1861, the building was renovated by an architect named Henry Day. Renovations help keep old buildings strong and beautiful for new generations.

The Church Today: A Joint Parish

Today, St Michael and All Angels Church is part of a joint parish. This means it works together with another church, St. Andrew's Church in Barnt Green. They share resources and activities for their communities.

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