Historic churches · South East England
Abbey Church of St Michael
In or near Pirbright.
Abbey Church of St Michael — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Farnborough (Main) · 0.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Abbey Church of St Michael is located in Rushmoor, Hampshire, with the postcode GU14 7NQ. The nearest railway station is Farnborough (Main), which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Abbey Church of St Michael is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1155639). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details FARNBOROUGH ROAD 1. 5238 Farnborough Abbey Church of St Michael (Formerly listed as Roman Catholic Church of St Michael) SU 8756 4/24 28.1.59 I 2. 1886-87. By G H A Destailleur. Built for the Empress Eugenie as a memorial to her husband Napoleon III, the crypt serving as a mausoleum, to house the remains of Napoleon III, the Prince Imperial, and the Empress Eugenie in granite sarcophagi. Late French Gothic in style, comprising an aisless nave, short transepts and apsidal east end, the crossing being surmounted by an octagonal tower, with copper dome capped by a lead covered domed turret. Fine ashlar stone walling, pinnacled buttresses, elaborate traceried parapet, projecting gargoyles. Central doorway is flanked by butresses rising to pinnacles with a circular window above with Flamboyant tracery, ending with a traceried panel. The east end has flying buttresses. Listing NGR: SU8762456569 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 137848 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Basingstoke Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Abbey Church of St Michael is a Grade I listed church located in South-East England. Its designation reflects its exceptional architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2972, -0.7496
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Rushmoor
- Parish
- Rushmoor, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU14 7NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aldershot
- Established
- 1886
- Nearest railway station
- Farnborough (Main) — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17528492 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abbey Church of St Michael?
- Abbey Church of St Michael is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU14 7NQ), in the parish of Rushmoor, unparished area.
- What is Abbey Church of St Michael?
- Abbey Church of St Michael — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Abbey Church of St Michael?
- The nearest railway station is Farnborough (Main), about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU14 7NQ.
- When was Abbey Church of St Michael built?
- Built or established in 1886.
- Is Abbey Church of St Michael a listed building?
- Abbey Church of St Michael is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Abbey Church of St Michael a protected site?
- Yes — Abbey Church of St Michael is part of the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Abbey Church of St Michael free to visit?
- Yes, Abbey Church of St Michael is free to enter.
- How do I get to Abbey Church of St Michael?
- The nearest railway station is Farnborough (Main), about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU14 7NQ.