Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Michael
In or near Elmore.
Church of St Michael — church in Forest of Dean, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester · 7.6 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Michael is a parish church in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. Built or established in 1150, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 7.6 km away. Postcode area GL2.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
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 Churcham, Gloucestershire, within the West Midlands. Established in 1150, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture and is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Cotswolds.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8759, -2.3475
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Churcham
- Postcode
- GL2 8BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 7.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17525807 (CC0)
- commons: St. Michael and All Angels Church, Bulley - geograph.org.uk - 591279.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 Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL2 8BN), in the parish of Churcham.
- What is Church of St Michael?
- Church of St Michael — church in Forest of Dean, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Michael?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL2 8BN.
- When was Church of St Michael built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- 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).
- 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?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL2 8BN.