Church of St Michael, Milverton

Church of St Michael
Reddish stone building with square tower. In the foreground are a cross and lamppost.
Location within Somerset
General information
Town or city Milverton
Country England
Coordinates 51°01′32″N 3°15′13″W / 51.0256°N 3.2537°W / 51.0256; -3.2537
Completed 13th century

The Church of St Michael in Milverton, Somerset, England dates from the 13th century, on the site of an even earlier chapel, and has been designated as a Grade I listed building.[1]

It is built of red sandstone with Hamstone dressings. The carved benches date from the mid 16th century.[2][3]

In 1850 St Michael's was extended and repaired by Exeter-based architect John Hayward.[4]

The Anglican parish is part of the benefice of Milverton with Halse, Fitzhead and Ash Priors within the archdeaconry of Taunton.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Church of St Michael". Images of England. English Heritage. Retrieved 2008-10-17.
  2. ↑ Lee, K. "Milverton Church of St Michael". Everything Exmoor. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  3. ↑ "Churches In Milverton". Milverton Website. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  4. ↑ "Records 21-30". Church Plans Online. Retrieved 1 April 2011.
  5. ↑ "St Michael, Milverton". Church of England. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
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