Historic churches · North East England
St Michael and All Angels Church, Houghton-le-Spring
In or near Houghton-le-Spring.
St Michael and All Angels Church, Houghton-le-Spring — Grade I listed church in Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- South Hylton · 6.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Michael and All Angels Church in Houghton-le-Spring, the nearest railway station is South Hylton, located 6.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DH4 4AH. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Michael and All Angels Church, Houghton-le-Spring is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.8430°, -1.4690°.
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Heritage listing
St Michael and All Angels' Church is the parish church of Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, England. The church dates from the late 12th century and contains the tomb of Bernard Gilpin. The church is a Grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Michael and All Angels Church is an ancient parish church that has served the Houghton-le-Spring community for over a millennium. It is not just a building, but a gathering of prayerful and loving individuals who welcome visitors to experience their inclusive community.
From the Wikipedia article
St Michael and All Angels' Church is the parish church of Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, England. The church dates from the late 12th century and contains the tomb of Bernard Gilpin. The church is a Grade I listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.8430, -1.4690
- District
- Sunderland
- Parish
- Sunderland, unparished area
- Postcode
- DH4 4AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Houghton and Sunderland South
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- South Hylton — 6.9 km
- Official site
- stmichaels-hls.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594860 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Michael and All Angels' Church, Houghton-le-Spring (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Michael and All Angels - Houghton-le-Spring.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Michael and All Angels Church, Houghton-le-Spring?
- St Michael and All Angels Church, Houghton-le-Spring is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH4 4AH), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
- What is St Michael and All Angels Church, Houghton-le-Spring?
- St Michael and All Angels Church, Houghton-le-Spring — Grade I listed church in Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Michael and All Angels Church, Houghton-le-Spring?
- The nearest railway station is South Hylton, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH4 4AH.
- When was St Michael and All Angels Church, Houghton-le-Spring built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is St Michael and All Angels Church, Houghton-le-Spring a listed building?
- St Michael and All Angels Church, Houghton-le-Spring is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Michael and All Angels Church, Houghton-le-Spring free to visit?
- Yes, St Michael and All Angels Church, Houghton-le-Spring is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Michael and All Angels Church, Houghton-le-Spring?
- The nearest railway station is South Hylton, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH4 4AH.