Historic churches · East Midlands
St Michael's Church, Upton
In or near Upton.
St Michael's Church, Upton — Grade I listed church in Upton, West Northamptonshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Northampton · 3.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Michael's Church in Upton, you can take a train to Northampton station, which is 3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NN5 4WR. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Michael's Church, Upton is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Upton, West Northamptonshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.2356°, -0.9508°.
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Heritage listing
St Michael's Church is a redundant Anglican church in Upton, Northamptonshire, England (grid reference SP717602). This was formerly a separate hamlet, and is now part of the town of Northampton. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands alongside the A45 road, adjacent to the grounds of the former Upton Hall.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Michael's Church is a redundant Anglican church in Upton, Northamptonshire, England (grid reference SP717602). This was formerly a separate hamlet, and is now part of the town of Northampton. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands alongside the A45 road, adjacent to the grounds of the former Upton Hall.
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Background
History
St Michael's was built originally as a private chapel to the lord of the manor and it is thought that the present church was built between 1158 and 1189.
Architecture
Internally there is no division between the nave and the chancel. The reredos, choir stalls, desks and pulpit are all made from Riga oak and were designed in 1899 by M. H. Holding. In the church is a 17th-century parish chest. The vestry contains a 17th-century communion table which was replaced by a new altar in 1907. In the south wall of the chancel is a recess that probably formerly contained a piscina. There are aumbries in the north and east walls. The stained glass in the east window dates from 1870. On the walls are four hatchments. There are a number of tombs and memorials in the church, many commemorating the Samwell family. These include a wall monument to Sir Thomas Samwell, 2nd…
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- Coordinates
- 52.2356, -0.9508
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Upton
- Postcode
- NN5 4WR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Northampton South
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Northampton — 3 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594787 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Michael's Church, Upton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Michael's Church, Upton - geograph.org.uk - 196569.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Michael's Church, Upton?
- St Michael's Church, Upton is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN5 4WR), in the parish of Upton.
- What is St Michael's Church, Upton?
- St Michael's Church, Upton — Grade I listed church in Upton, West Northamptonshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Michael's Church, Upton?
- The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN5 4WR.
- When was St Michael's Church, Upton built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is St Michael's Church, Upton a listed building?
- St Michael's Church, Upton is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Michael's Church, Upton free to visit?
- Yes, St Michael's Church, Upton is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Michael's Church, Upton?
- The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN5 4WR.