Skip to content
WordPress site playing up? Vincony fixes it β€” today, from $5.Get it fixed β†’
The Great Britain Guide logoThe Great Britain Guide

Historic churches Β· South East England

St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton

In or near Buckland.

Free admissionβ˜… 4.9 Β· 29 Google reviews

St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton β€” historic church in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom.

St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton, historic churches in South East England

Wikimedia Commons contributors β€” see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Stoke Mandeville Β· 4.2 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit St Michael and All Angels Church in Aston Clinton, you can reach the nearest railway station, Stoke Mandeville, which is 4.2 km away. The postcode for the church is HP22 5HJ, and entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "historic church in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.7993Β°, -0.7263Β°.

Photo gallery

Heritage listing

St Michael and All Angels’ Church is a Church of England parish church located in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, England. The original church building dates to 1250 AD. It contains 13th and 14th century features, including clerestory windows, 3 bay arcades, an Easter Sepulchre, a three-seat sedilia and a piscina. The church lies within the Anglican Diocese of Oxford. The building is a Grade II* listed building.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Michael and All Angels’ Church is a Church of England parish church located in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, England. The original church building dates to 1250 AD. It contains 13th and 14th century features, including clerestory windows, 3 bay arcades, an Easter Sepulchre, a three-seat sedilia and a piscina. The church lies within the Anglican Diocese of Oxford. The building is a Grade II* listed building.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

A church on this site dates to 1250 AD and is believed to have been dedicated by Robert Grosseteste, the Bishop of Lincoln. The building has undergone several renovations over the years. The nave is believed to have been built in the 13th century but was destroyed during the Reformation. It was rebuilt in the 14th century. The quadrifoil-shaped leaded windows were also added at this time and contain the original rose-tinted glass. The tower was rebuilt in 1800 and the bells were re-hung. The chancel was remodeled in 1849. The naves and porches were rebuilt in 1867 and the south porch was expanded to two storeys. On the north wall of the nave is a plaque commemorating the ten American airmen…

Description

Located in Aston Clifton, Buckinghamshire, England, the original parish church dates to 1250 AD. It was constructed with flint and ashlar dressings. The current church has original features from the 13th and 14th centuries, including 3 bay arcades, traceried clerestory windows, three-seat sedilia for priests and a stone piscina. On the north wall is the Easter Sepulchre, which serves as a repository for the consecrated bread and wine, from Good Friday until Easter morning. A fragment of wall painting in the chancel survives. A restored Priest's Room, located above the south porch, measures 8 ft by 10 ft, and served as the priest's residence during the church's early years. The room is…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
51.7993, -0.7263
Parish
Aston Clinton
Postcode
HP22 5HJ
Parliamentary constituency
Aylesbury
Nearest railway station
Stoke Mandeville β€” 4.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

China Water Restaurant - geograph.org.uk - 5389975πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· South East England

China Water

China Water β€” a restaurant in england west midlands.

BucklandπŸ“· 3

Towns & cities Β· South East England

Buckland

Buckland β€” village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England, UK.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Ά
De Haviland Moth Line Up (9399363127)πŸ“· 5

Museums Β· South East England

RAF Halton

Royal Air Force Halton, or more simply RAF Halton, is a Royal Air Force station in the United Kingdom. It is located near the village of Halton near Wendover, Buckinghamshire. The site has been in use

πŸ‘Ά
Bucklandwharf - geograph.org.uk - 3316428πŸ“· 3

Forests & woodlands Β· South East England

Aston Clinton Ragpits

Aston Clinton Ragpits is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— bbowt.org.uk
Chiltern Edge View - geograph.org.uk - 7636529πŸ“· 5

Theatres Β· South East England

RAF Camp Cinema

RAF Camp Cinema in England South East, United Kingdom.

Grand Union Canal (Wendover Arm) in Halton - geograph.org.uk - 148962πŸ“· 3

Historic bridges Β· South East England

Bridge Over Canal In Grounds Of Halton House

Bridge Over Canal In Grounds Of Halton House β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•

Where to eat & stay near St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton

Places to stay

Triangulation Pillar at Aston Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6942334πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

Hill Farm Campsite

Hill Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england west midlands.

Free↗ hillfarmcampsite.co.uk
Wendover High Street - geograph.org.uk - 3254805πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South East England

Bel & The Dragon at the Red Lion

Bel & The Dragon at the Red Lion β€” a hotel in england west midlands. Brand: Fuller's.

Free↗ belandthedragon-wendover.co.uk
Path heading to Lodge Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6620493πŸ“· 3

Hotels Β· South East England

Champneys Tring

Champneys Tring β€” a hotel in england west midlands.

Harvest time on the B489 - geograph.org.uk - 4135242πŸ“· 4

Campsites Β· South East England

Town Farm

Town Farm β€” a campsite in england west midlands.

Norcott Hill at the junction of Norcott Farm Lane - geograph.org.uk - 3948129πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

Norcott Campsite - Camping In The Orchard

Norcott Campsite - Camping In The Orchard β€” a campsite in england west midlands.

β†— chilternscamping.co.uk
Braziers End approaching Asheridge - geograph.org.uk - 3155150πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

Braid Wood Scout & Guide Activity Centre

Braid Wood Scout & Guide Activity Centre β€” a campsite in england west midlands.

Free↗ braid-wood.org.uk

Places to eat & drink

China Water Restaurant - geograph.org.uk - 5389975πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· South East England

China Water

China Water β€” a restaurant in england west midlands.

The George ^ Dragon, Wendover - geograph.org.uk - 5457524πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Pack Horse Public House

The Pack Horse Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

The George ^ Dragon, Wendover - geograph.org.uk - 5457524πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· South East England

Prince of India

Prince of India β€” a restaurant in england west midlands.

β†— prince-of-india.co.uk
Stripy poles on Cheddington Lane, Long Marston - geograph.org.uk - 6941713πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Queens Head Public House With Attached East Barn,Linked South Block And Automobile Association Village Sign On Barn

The Queens Head Public House With Attached East Barn,Linked South Block And Automobile Association Village Sign On Barn in England East, United Kingdom.

The White SwanπŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South East England

The White Swan

The White Swan β€” Historic pub β€” listed building or notable heritage status.

Freeβ™ΏπŸ•β†— thewhiteswanwendover.com
Pound Street, Wendover - geograph.org.uk - 5458833πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South East England

King And Queen Public House

King And Queen Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

More places in this region

All Saints Church, FrindsburyπŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· South East England

All Saints Church, Frindsbury

All Saints Church, Frindsbury β€” church in Medway, UK.

Free↗ allsaintsfrindsbury.co.uk
All Saints Church, MaidstoneπŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· South East England

All Saints Church, Maidstone

All Saints Church, Maidstone β€” parish church associated with the Archbishop's Palace, Maidstone, Kent, England, UK.

FreeGrade IπŸ‘Άβ†— maidstoneallsaints.co.uk
All Saints Church, West FarleighπŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· South East England

All Saints Church, West Farleigh

All Saints Church, West Farleigh β€” Grade I listed church in West Farleigh, Maidstone, Kent, England, UK.

FreeGrade I↗ achurchnearyou.com
All Souls' Church, Sutton GreenπŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· South East England

All Souls' Church, Sutton Green

All Souls' Church, Sutton Green β€” church in Guildford, England.

Free↗ stpeterwoking.org

Frequently asked questions

Where is St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton?
St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP22 5HJ), in the parish of Aston Clinton.
What is St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton?
St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton β€” historic church in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton?
The nearest railway station is Stoke Mandeville, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP22 5HJ.
Is St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton a listed building?
St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton a protected site?
Yes β€” St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
Is St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton free to visit?
Yes, St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton is free to enter.
How do I get to St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton?
The nearest railway station is Stoke Mandeville, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP22 5HJ.