Historic churches · West Midlands
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Hamstall Ridware
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Church of St Michael and All Angels, Hamstall Ridware — church in Hamstall Ridware, Staffordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rugeley Trent Valley · 5.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Michael and All Angels in Hamstall Ridware is located at postcode WS15 3RS. The nearest railway station is Rugeley Trent Valley, which is 5.7 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Hamstall Ridware is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Hamstall Ridware, Staffordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.7717°, -1.8448°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Michael and All Angels is a parish church and Grade I listed building in the village of Hamstall Ridware, Staffordshire. The church is situated in a remote position to the north of the village accessed by a 250 m (820 ft) pathway through pasture land. The church is situated on a gentle slope 160 m (520 ft) west of the River Blithe. The church was founded in 1130—1150 but the majority of the present church was built of ashlar sandstone in the 14th and 15th centuries.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Michael and All Angels is a parish church and Grade I listed building in the village of Hamstall Ridware, Staffordshire. The church is situated in a remote position to the north of the village accessed by a 250 m (820 ft) pathway through pasture land. The church is situated on a gentle slope 160 m (520 ft) west of the River Blithe. The church was founded in 1130—1150 but the majority of the present church was built of ashlar sandstone in the 14th and 15th centuries.
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Background
History
The church was built in around 1130–1150 in the Norman style. The church originally consisted of only the present nave and a short chancel, of the original church only small parts of the west wall still exists. Some Norman masonry can still be seen outside on either side of the tower and on the inside a small Norman window can be seen over the belfry arch in the west wall. In the 14th and 15th centuries much of the present church as it is today was constructed. In the 14th century the church was lengthened to its present length and the walls raised to their present height. The original small chancel was replaced by the present larger one, a small west tower was added, and the chapels were…
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- Coordinates
- 52.7717, -1.8448
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Lichfield
- Parish
- Hamstall Ridware
- Postcode
- WS15 3RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lichfield
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Rugeley Trent Valley — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117633 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Michael and All Angels, Hamstall Ridware (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Michael's Church, Hamstall Ridware.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Michael and All Angels, Hamstall Ridware?
- Church of St Michael and All Angels, Hamstall Ridware is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS15 3RS), in the parish of Hamstall Ridware.
- What is Church of St Michael and All Angels, Hamstall Ridware?
- Church of St Michael and All Angels, Hamstall Ridware — church in Hamstall Ridware, Staffordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Michael and All Angels, Hamstall Ridware?
- The nearest railway station is Rugeley Trent Valley, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode WS15 3RS.
- When was Church of St Michael and All Angels, Hamstall Ridware built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St Michael and All Angels, Hamstall Ridware a listed building?
- Church of St Michael and All Angels, Hamstall Ridware is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Michael and All Angels, Hamstall Ridware free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Michael and All Angels, Hamstall Ridware is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Michael and All Angels, Hamstall Ridware?
- The nearest railway station is Rugeley Trent Valley, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS15 3RS.