- Source: Church of St Michael, Withington
The Anglican Church of St Michael at Withington in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England was built in the 12th century. It is a grade I listed building.
History
Withington was the site of a Saxon monastery from 674. A resident priest was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086. The manor and patronage belonged to the Bishop of Worcester who had a summer residence in Withington.
It was rebuilt in the 12th century and a blocked Norman doorway with carving remains, and another is used to enter the church. Much of the current building is perpendicular following extensive work in the 15th century when a clerestory was added. Some minor additions were made by David Brandon in 1872.
In 2010 solar panels were installed as part of an attempt to move the church towards a zero carbon footprint. The church now claims to be the first zero-carbon church in England.
The parish is part of the Coln River benefice within the Diocese of Gloucester.
Architecture
The limestone building has stone slate roofs. It consists of a nave with south porch, chancel and vestry.
The central three-stage buttressed tower has six bells and a clock with chimes. There is a 15th-century oak bell frame which supported four bells.
The font is from the 15th century.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Inggris
- Church of St Michael, Withington
- Withington, Gloucestershire
- Whalley Range, Manchester
- Didsbury
- 1938 Manchester City Council election
- Edward Marshall (sculptor)
- Sutton, Herefordshire
- Prestbury, Cheshire
- Church of St James, Didsbury
- 1937 Manchester City Council election
