Cathedrals · South West England
Parish Church of St Michael
Parish Church of St Michael is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Parish Church of St Michael is a cathedral in england south west, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Anglican Church of St Michael in Minehead, Somerset, England was built in the 15th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.
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Background
History
The church was built in the 15th century on the site of a previous building from which parts of the south porch can still be seen. After being caught in a violent storm at sea, Robert Quirke dedicated a ship and its cargo to God's service, The church underwent Victorian restoration in 1880 and was further restored in 1974.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2109, -3.4805
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Minehead
- Postcode
- TA24 5JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
Sources
- wikidata: Q17555975 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Michael, Minehead (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parish Church of St Michael?
- Parish Church of St Michael is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 5JS), in the parish of Minehead.
- Who owns Parish Church of St Michael?
- Parish Church of St Michael is owned by | designation1 = Grade II* listed building.
- How do I get to Parish Church of St Michael?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 5JS. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.