St Michael's and All Angels Church, Guiting Power

The church dates from the 12th century but only two Norman doorways remain from this period. The chancel was added later in the 12th century. The tower was built in the 15th century and at this time the walls of the nave were raised. Following an increase in the population of the village in the 19th century, the church was expanded. In 1820 the north transept was added and in 1844 the south transept was built; at this time the southern Norman doorway was moved to the south end of the transept. The ring of five bells was either restored or replaced in 1869 and a sixth bell was added at this time. By the beginning of the 20th century the church had fallen into a state of disrepair and in 1903…

The font dates from the 15th century; it is octagonal with a quatrefoil on each side of the bowl. The pulpit was built in the 20th century in Caen stone and stands on stone from an earlier pulpit. The pews date from the 19th century. Over the south door is a royal coat of arms from the reign of George III. In the bellchamber are boards recording donations to the church. Behind the altar is a wooden plaque dated 1601 depicting Jesus carrying the cross. Four windows in the chancel contain stained glass by Heaton, Butler and Bayne. In the church are a number of carved stones, and a small sarcophagus from the Saxon era; this is considered to be one of the smallest sarcophagi in England.