Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Michael and St Mary
In or near Breedon on the Hill.
Church of St Michael and St Mary — church in Melbourne, Derbyshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Peartree · 9.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Michael and St Mary is located in South Derbyshire, with the postcode DE73 8JH. The nearest railway station is Peartree, which is 9.1 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Michael and St Mary is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1133. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Melbourne, Derbyshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.8211°, -1.4242°.
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Heritage listing
St Michael and St Mary's Church, Melbourne is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Melbourne, Derbyshire.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Melbourne Parish Church, located in Derbyshire, is a historic church known for its architectural significance and community activities. Visitors can explore its beautiful interior and participate in various services and events.
From the Wikipedia article
St Michael and St Mary's Church, Melbourne is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Melbourne, Derbyshire.
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Background
History
The church is medieval and existed when the Domesday Book was compiled in 1086. The current building dates from the early part of the 12th century when the living of Melbourne was given to the Bishop of Carlisle. It was restored by Sir George Gilbert Scott between 1859 and 1862. It was closed for one year at the start of the restoration in 1859 and reopened on 3 November 1860, when enough work had been completed to allow the congregation to use the building. The interior was renovated. The aisles were floored with red and white Mansfield stone laid in a diamond pattern. The chancel was laid with Minton encaustic tiles. A new pulpit and reading desk were installed. The wall plaster was…
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- Coordinates
- 52.8211, -1.4242
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- South Derbyshire
- Parish
- Melbourne
- Postcode
- DE73 8JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Derbyshire
- Established
- 1133
- Nearest railway station
- Peartree — 9.1 km
- Official site
- www.melbourneparishchurch.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17525766 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Michael with St Mary's Church, Melbourne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Michael and St Mary, Melbourne.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Michael and St Mary?
- Church of St Michael and St Mary is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE73 8JH), in the parish of Melbourne.
- What is Church of St Michael and St Mary?
- Church of St Michael and St Mary — church in Melbourne, Derbyshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Michael and St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Peartree, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE73 8JH.
- When was Church of St Michael and St Mary built?
- Built or established in 1133.
- Is Church of St Michael and St Mary a listed building?
- Church of St Michael and St Mary is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Michael and St Mary free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Michael and St Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Michael and St Mary?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DE73 8JH. It sits within the South Derbyshire parliamentary constituency.