| Summary : Parish church. 14th century chancel and possibly tower; nave and aisle rebuilt in circa later 15th or early 16th century. Restored in 1887, 1893, 1895 and 1898. Local shale rubble with granite and some red sandstone dressings slate roof. Plan and development: The existing plan comprises:- nave, narrower chancel, 6-bay north aisle and 4-bay south aisle with a porch in the angle at the west end, west tower and a vestry at the east end of the north aisle. All that remains of the 14th century church is the chancel, the altar of which was dedicated in 1333 by Bishop Grandisson, and possibly the west tower. The rest of the church, ie the nave and aisles was rebuilt in the late 15th or early 16th century, although the circa 14th century south doorway might be in situ. The south porch is of uncertain date. The vestry on the north side of the chancel was added probably in the 19th century. Norman font. |
More information : [SX 80525095] Church [T.U.]. (1)
St. Michael's Church, Blackawton, "is essentially a 14th cent.
building, greatly enlarged in the late 15th.c. Of the 12th
cent. church there remains only the fine font." (2)
Possibly 13th c. (3)
The church is still in regular use. (4)
Parish church of St Michael. C14 chancel and possibly tower, nave and aisle rebuilt in circa C15 or early C16. Restored in 1887, 1893, 1895 and 1898. Grade I (5)
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