Historic churches · North East England
St Michael's Church, Alnwick
In or near Alnwick town walls.
St Michael's Church, Alnwick — Grade I listed church in Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart · 2.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Michael's Church in Alnwick is located at postcode NE66 1NP, and the nearest railway station is Lionheart, which is 2.2 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Michael's Church, Alnwick is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1401. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK". Coordinates: 55.4170°, -1.7112°.
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Heritage listing
St Michael's Church is an Anglican place of worship situated on Bailiffgate in the town of Alnwick in Northumberland, England. The current building dates from the 15th century but a 12th-century Norman chapel stood on the site prior to this; reports of an earlier 8th-century Saxon chapel are unconfirmed. The church is dedicated to St Michael the Archangel, in earlier times it was also dedicated to St Mary as well.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery is a community-focused museum that showcases the rich history of Alnwick and its surrounding areas. Visitors can explore a variety of permanent collections and changing exhibitions that highlight local heritage and stories.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Michael's Church is an Anglican place of worship situated on Bailiffgate in the town of Alnwick in Northumberland, England. The current building dates from the 15th century but a 12th-century Norman chapel stood on the site prior to this; reports of an earlier 8th-century Saxon chapel are unconfirmed. The church is dedicated to St Michael the Archangel, in earlier times it was also dedicated to St Mary as well. It is a Grade I listed building.
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Background
Architecture
The interior features two statues which were dug up from the foundations during the 1818 restoration. They were minus the heads, and have been given modern replacements. One is of Henry VI and the other one is either Saint Sebastian or Maurice, a local saint martyred by the Danes. There are several medieval grave slabs built into the wall, the oldest of which dates from the 13th century. Below the west window is the modern font, made from Kilkenny blue-black limestone by David Edwick of Hexham as a gift for the new millennium. A small window to the right of the west window has fragments of glass from the 15th century within it. The rest of the stained glass comes from the 19th century and…
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- Coordinates
- 55.4170, -1.7112
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Alnwick
- Postcode
- NE66 1NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Phone
- +44 1665 605847
- Established
- 1401
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart — 2.2 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Saturday: 10am–4pm; Sunday: 11am–4pm
- Official site
- bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594735 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Michael's Church, Alnwick (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Michael's Alnwick 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Michael's Church, Alnwick?
- St Michael's Church, Alnwick is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 1NP), in the parish of Alnwick.
- What is St Michael's Church, Alnwick?
- St Michael's Church, Alnwick — Grade I listed church in Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Michael's Church, Alnwick?
- The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE66 1NP.
- When was St Michael's Church, Alnwick built?
- Built or established in 1401.
- Is St Michael's Church, Alnwick a listed building?
- St Michael's Church, Alnwick is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Michael's Church, Alnwick a protected site?
- Yes — St Michael's Church, Alnwick is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Michael's Church, Alnwick free to visit?
- Yes, St Michael's Church, Alnwick is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Michael's Church, Alnwick?
- The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 1NP.