Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Michael
In or near Axmouth.
Church of St Michael — Grade I listed church in Axmouth, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Church of St Michael is a parish church in Devon, South-West England. Built or established in 1150, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the East Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is part of the AXMOUTH TO LYME REGIS UNDERCLIFFS National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Honiton and Sidmouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 3.7 km away. Postcode area EX12.
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Official information
Seaton Tramway offers a scenic ride through the Axe Valley on heritage trams, allowing visitors to enjoy views of nature reserves and the River Axe estuary. The tramway connects the coastal town of Seaton with the historic town of Colyton, providing a unique experience for families and birdwatchers alike.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Axmouth to Lyme Regis Under Cliffs SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: AXMOUTH TO LYME REGIS UNDERCLIFFS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
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 Axmouth, Devon, South-West England. Established in 1150, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The surrounding area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 50.7142, -3.0547
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Axmouth
- Postcode
- EX12 4AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Phone
- 01297 20375
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17525895 (CC0)
- commons: St Michael's Church, Axmouth.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 Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX12 4AG), in the parish of Axmouth.
- What is Church of St Michael?
- Church of St Michael — Grade I listed church in Axmouth, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Michael?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX12 4AG.
- 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 Axmouth to Lyme Regis Under Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the AXMOUTH TO LYME REGIS UNDERCLIFFS National Nature Reserve.
- 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 Much Natter, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX12 4AG.