Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Michael
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Church of St Michael — church in Highworth, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swindon · 8.9 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Michael is a parish church in the West Midlands. Built or established in 1050, it dates from the Anglo-Saxon period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Swindon North parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 8.9 km away. Postcode area SN6.
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Official information
The Church of St Michael is an Anglican church located in the center of Highworth. It welcomes visitors to join its services or to explore the church itself.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Michael is a Grade I listed church located in Highworth, in the West Midlands. Established in 1050, it is an example of Anglo-Saxon architecture. The church is situated within areas of outstanding natural beauty, specifically the Cotswolds and North Wessex Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6310, -1.7108
- District
- Swindon
- Parish
- Highworth
- Postcode
- SN6 7AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swindon North
- Phone
- (01793 762702)
- Established
- 1050
- Nearest railway station
- Swindon — 8.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 9:30am–3:30pm
- Official site
- www.stmichaelshighworth.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527879 (CC0)
- commons: St Michael's Church, Highworth - geograph.org.uk - 471083.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Michael?
- Church of St Michael is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SN6 7AQ), in the parish of Highworth.
- What is Church of St Michael?
- Church of St Michael — church in Highworth, Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Michael?
- The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN6 7AQ.
- When was Church of St Michael built?
- Built or established in 1050.
- Is Church of St Michael a listed building?
- Church of St Michael is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Michael a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Michael is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Michael free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Michael is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Michael?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN6 7AQ. It sits within the Swindon North parliamentary constituency.