Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Michael, Raddington
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Church of St Michael, Raddington — church in Chipstable, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Church of St Michael, Raddington is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Chipstable, UK". Coordinates: 51.0251°, -3.3983°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Michael at Raddington in the parish of Chipstable, Somerset, England, dates from the 13th and 14th centuries and has been designated as a grade I listed building. The 13th-century tower was restored in 1695 and rendered in the 20th century. Two of the four bells which hung in the tower until around 1971 were cast in the 1370s. The windows date from the 14th or 15th century, as do the bells, which were renovated and re-hung in 1986. Under the plaster on the walls of the nave are wall paintings. The chancel screen dates from the 14th century. The font is of a 13th-century Purbeck type. The carved bosses in the roof include a Green Man.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St. Michael’s Church in Raddington is a small rural church that serves as the focal point for its community. Visitors can enjoy the unique atmosphere created by the absence of modern amenities, with services often lit by gas lights or candles.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Michael at Raddington in the parish of Chipstable, Somerset, England, dates from the 13th and 14th centuries and has been designated as a grade I listed building. The 13th-century tower was restored in 1695 and rendered in the 20th century. Two of the four bells which hung in the tower until around 1971 were cast in the 1370s. The windows date from the 14th or 15th century, as do the bells, which were renovated and re-hung in 1986. Under the plaster on the walls of the nave are wall paintings. The chancel screen dates from the 14th century. The font is of a 13th-century Purbeck type. The carved bosses in the roof include a Green Man. The parish is part of the benefice of Wiveliscombe and the Hills within the deanery of Tone.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0251, -3.3983
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Chipstable
- Postcode
- TA4 2QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Established
- 1201
- Official site
- wiveychurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117624 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Michael's Church, Raddington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Michael's Church, Raddington 06.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Michael, Raddington?
- Church of St Michael, Raddington is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA4 2QR), in the parish of Chipstable.
- What is Church of St Michael, Raddington?
- Church of St Michael, Raddington — church in Chipstable, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Michael, Raddington?
- Drivers can use postcode TA4 2QR.
- When was Church of St Michael, Raddington built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Is Church of St Michael, Raddington a listed building?
- Church of St Michael, Raddington is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Michael, Raddington free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Michael, Raddington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Michael, Raddington?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA4 2QR. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.