Historic churches · East of England
St Michael's Church, St Albans
In or near St Albans.
St Michael's Church, St Albans — Grade I listed church in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey · 1.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Michael's Church in St Albans, the nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, located 1.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is AL3 4SL. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Michael's Church, St Albans is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1050. Designed by George Gilbert Scott. Built in the Anglo-Saxon architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.7529°, -0.3562°.
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Heritage listing
St Michael's Church is a Church of England parish church in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. Much of the building is late 10th or early 11th century, making it the most significant surviving Anglo-Saxon building in the county. It is located near the centre of the site of Roman Verulamium to the west of the modern city.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Michael's Church in St Albans is the site of the oldest known Christian activity in the British Isles. It serves as a historical landmark and hosts various events, including exhibitions and community activities, particularly celebrating the legacy of Sir Francis Bacon. Visitors can explore the church's rich history and participate in local events.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Michael's Church is a Church of England parish church in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. Much of the building is late 10th or early 11th century, making it the most significant surviving Anglo-Saxon building in the county. It is located near the centre of the site of Roman Verulamium to the west of the modern city.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
St Michael's is built on the site of the Roman basilica of Verulamium. According to the 13th-century chronicler Matthew Paris, in AD 948 Abbot Wulsin (or Ulsinus) of St Alban's Abbey founded a church on each of the three main roads into the town of St Albans, namely St Michael's, St Peter's and St Stephen's, to serve pilgrims coming to venerate the Abbey's shrine of Saint Alban. In fact Wulsin may have been Abbot in about 860–880, and the earliest parts of the present building are at least a century later. Nevertheless, the church is certainly from the late Anglo-Saxon era and there may have been an earlier building on the present site. In the late 10th was commissioned by William Whewell…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.7529, -0.3562
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- St Albans
- Parish
- St Albans, unparished area
- Postcode
- AL3 4SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Albans
- Established
- 1050
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans Abbey — 1.3 km
- Official site
- www.parishofstmichaels.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594782 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Michael's Church, St Albans (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Albans - St Michael's Church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Michael's Church, St Albans?
- St Michael's Church, St Albans is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL3 4SL), in the parish of St Albans, unparished area.
- What is St Michael's Church, St Albans?
- St Michael's Church, St Albans — Grade I listed church in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Michael's Church, St Albans?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL3 4SL.
- When was St Michael's Church, St Albans built?
- Built or established in 1050. Designed by George Gilbert Scott.
- Is St Michael's Church, St Albans a listed building?
- St Michael's Church, St Albans is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Michael's Church, St Albans a protected site?
- Yes — St Michael's Church, St Albans is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Michael's Church, St Albans free to visit?
- Yes, St Michael's Church, St Albans is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Michael's Church, St Albans?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans Abbey, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL3 4SL.