Historic churches · South Wales
Church of St Michael, Clapton in Gordano
In or near Weston in Gordano.
Church of St Michael, Clapton in Gordano — church in Clapton in Gordano, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nailsea and Backwell · 4.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Michael in Clapton in Gordano is located at postcode BS20 7RQ. The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, which is 4.5 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Michael, Clapton in Gordano is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Clapton in Gordano, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.4583°, -2.7673°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Michael in Clapton in Gordano, Somerset, England, dates from the 13th century and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is a redundant church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It was vested in the Trust on 1 June 1995. St Michael's closed in 1995 but due to its architectural interest was adopted by the Trust, however occasional services are still held throughout the year. The 12th-century tympanum is the oldest visible part of the church to have survived, however the majority of the building is from the 13th century. Inside are reredos and benches, a 14th-century font and a late 17th-century monument.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Michael in Clapton in Gordano, Somerset, England, dates from the 13th century and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is a redundant church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It was vested in the Trust on 1 June 1995. St Michael's closed in 1995 but due to its architectural interest was adopted by the Trust, however occasional services are still held throughout the year. The 12th-century tympanum is the oldest visible part of the church to have survived, however the majority of the building is from the 13th century. Inside are reredos and benches, a 14th-century font and a late 17th-century monument. The 13th-century oak screen in the church originally divided the Great Hall and the Buttery in the adjacent Court House. The first record of the church is an agreement dated 1226 between William, son of Arthur de Clopton and Richard of Keynsham Abbey.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4583, -2.7673
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Clapton-in-Gordano
- Postcode
- BS20 7RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Somerset
- Established
- 1201
- Nearest railway station
- Nailsea and Backwell — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117616 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Michael's Church, Clapton in Gordano (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Clapton-in-Gordano (Somerset) St Michael's Church - geograph.org.uk - 67569.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Michael, Clapton in Gordano?
- Church of St Michael, Clapton in Gordano is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS20 7RQ), in the parish of Clapton-in-Gordano.
- What is Church of St Michael, Clapton in Gordano?
- Church of St Michael, Clapton in Gordano — church in Clapton in Gordano, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Michael, Clapton in Gordano?
- The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS20 7RQ.
- When was Church of St Michael, Clapton in Gordano built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Is Church of St Michael, Clapton in Gordano a listed building?
- Church of St Michael, Clapton in Gordano is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Michael, Clapton in Gordano a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Michael, Clapton in Gordano is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Church of St Michael, Clapton in Gordano free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Michael, Clapton in Gordano is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Michael, Clapton in Gordano?
- The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS20 7RQ.