Cathedrals · West Midlands
Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael, Coventry
In or near Coventry.
Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael, Coventry — cathedral in Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Coventry · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael in Coventry, you can take a train to Coventry station, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the cathedral is free, and it is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for your sat-nav is CV1 5RN.
About
Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael, Coventry is a place of interest in the West Midlands. Built or established in 1300, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. It sits within the Coventry South parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area CV1.
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Heritage listing
Details 833/1/1 833/2/1 RUINED CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL 05-FEB-55 I Among the largest medieval parish churches in England. Made a collegiate church in 1908, cathedral in 1918. Much damaged by an air raid, November 1940, leaving body of church unroofed and without arcades. Nave and chancel with aisles, two pairs of chapels north and south of nave aisles, one on south still roofed. South porch. Apsidal sanctuary with crypt. Magnificent west steeple dominating centre of city. Crypt and south porch circa 1300. West steeple 1373-94 with spire begun 1432. Church walls rebuilt 1373 - circa 1450. Stonework restored 1883-90 by J Oldrid Scott. This entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 2 October 2019. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 218400 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
The Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael in Coventry is a historic site known for its striking ruins and artistic features. Visitors can explore the remnants of the original cathedral, learn about its history, and appreciate various artworks within the site.
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Place summary
The Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael is located in Coventry, West Midlands. Established in 1300, it is a Grade I listed building that exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The site remains a significant landmark within the unparished area of Coventry.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4079, -1.5074
- District
- Coventry
- Parish
- Coventry, unparished area
- Postcode
- CV1 5RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Coventry South
- Established
- 1300
- Nearest railway station
- Coventry — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.coventrycathedral.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q47250692 (CC0)
- commons: Coventry Cathedral Ruins with Rainbow edit.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael, Coventry?
- Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael, Coventry is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV1 5RN), in the parish of Coventry, unparished area.
- What is Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael, Coventry?
- Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael, Coventry — cathedral in Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK.
- How do I get to Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael, Coventry?
- The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV1 5RN.
- When was Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael, Coventry built?
- Built or established in 1300.
- Is Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael, Coventry a listed building?
- Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael, Coventry is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael, Coventry free to visit?
- Yes, Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael, Coventry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael, Coventry?
- The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV1 5RN.