Memorials & monuments · North West England
Arch from St Michael's Church
In or near Chester.
Arch from St Michael's Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
DS Pugh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 0.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Arch from St Michael's Church, you can reach it by heading to the nearest railway station, Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, which is 0.3 km away. Entry is free.
About
Arch from St Michael's Church is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1375823). 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 SJ4166 1932-1/6/139 10/01/72 CHESTER CITY (EM) GROSVENOR PARK (South West side) Arch from St Michael's Church (Formerly Listed as: GROSVENOR PARK West doorway from old St Michael's Church) II GV Archway, said to be from west front of St Michael's Church (now Heritage Centre, Bridge Street and Row, Chester IM). Perhaps late C12. Red sandstone. Badly eroded; removed from the church probably 1849-50 when it was largely rebuilt by James Harrison. A round archway with hollow chamfer and eroded arris-mould to east face; a gabled hoodmould; buttresses at south-east and north-east corners. A small pointed archway north, perhaps from another source; it has one stone forming each side of arch, the north stone broken in two; a recessed chamfer to west face and an eroded square rebate, east. (Bartholomew City Guides: Harris B: Chester: 1979-: 122, 159). Listing NGR: SJ 41045 66125 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 469802 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Sick to Death is a unique museum located in St Michael's Church, Chester, that explores the history of medicine through interactive exhibits. Visitors can engage with various displays, including a self-guided tour that covers topics from the plague to autopsies, making it an educational experience for all ages.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Arch from St Michael's Church is a Grade II listed memorial located in North Wales. This structure represents a significant historical element, reflecting the architectural heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1889, -2.8837
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH1 1SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Phone
- 01244 421219
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–6pm; last entry 5pm
- Official site
- sicktodeath.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q66658723 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arch from St Michael's Church?
- Arch from St Michael's Church is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH1 1SD), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is Arch from St Michael's Church?
- Arch from St Michael's Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Arch from St Michael's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH1 1SD.
- Is Arch from St Michael's Church a listed building?
- Arch from St Michael's Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Arch from St Michael's Church a protected site?
- Yes — Arch from St Michael's Church is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Arch from St Michael's Church free to visit?
- Yes, Arch from St Michael's Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Arch from St Michael's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH1 1SD.