Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Michael and All Angels
In or near Elstead.
Church of St Michael and All Angels — historic church in Thursley, Surrey, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Witley · 4.9 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Michael and All Angels is a parish church in South-East England. Built or established in 1050, it dates from the Anglo-Saxon period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB), and is part of the WEALDEN HEATHS National Nature Reserve. The nearest railway station is Witley, about 4.9 km away.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thursley, Hankley & Frensham Commons SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: WEALDEN HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Michael and All Angels is an Anglo-Saxon church located in Thursley, Surrey, South-East England. Established in 1050, it is a Grade I listed building, notable for its historical significance. The surrounding area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, part of the Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve and within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1466, -0.7133
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Waverley
- Parish
- Thursley
- Postcode
- GU8 6QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Godalming and Ash
- Established
- 1050
- Nearest railway station
- Witley — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527823 (CC0)
- commons: Church of St Michael and All Angels, Thursley, Surrey - May 2025 - 03.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Michael and All Angels?
- Church of St Michael and All Angels is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU8 6QQ), in the parish of Thursley.
- What is Church of St Michael and All Angels?
- Church of St Michael and All Angels — historic church in Thursley, Surrey, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Michael and All Angels?
- The nearest railway station is Witley, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU8 6QQ.
- When was Church of St Michael and All Angels built?
- Built or established in 1050.
- Is Church of St Michael and All Angels a listed building?
- Church of St Michael and All Angels is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Michael and All Angels a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Michael and All Angels is part of the Thursley, Hankley & Frensham Commons SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the WEALDEN HEATHS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Church of St Michael and All Angels free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Michael and All Angels is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Michael and All Angels?
- The nearest railway station is Witley, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU8 6QQ.