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St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton

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St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton — historic church in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom.

St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton, historic churches in West Midlands

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Stoke Mandeville · 4.2 km
  • Free entry

About

St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "historic church in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.7993°, -0.7263°.

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Heritage listing

St Michael and All Angels’ Church is a Church of England parish church located in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, England. The original church building dates to 1250 AD. It contains 13th and 14th century features, including clerestory windows, 3 bay arcades, an Easter Sepulchre, a three-seat sedilia and a piscina. The church lies within the Anglican Diocese of Oxford. The building is a Grade II* listed building.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Michael and All Angels’ Church is a Church of England parish church located in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, England. The original church building dates to 1250 AD. It contains 13th and 14th century features, including clerestory windows, 3 bay arcades, an Easter Sepulchre, a three-seat sedilia and a piscina. The church lies within the Anglican Diocese of Oxford. The building is a Grade II* listed building.

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Background

History

A church on this site dates to 1250 AD and is believed to have been dedicated by Robert Grosseteste, the Bishop of Lincoln. The building has undergone several renovations over the years. The nave is believed to have been built in the 13th century but was destroyed during the Reformation. It was rebuilt in the 14th century. The quadrifoil-shaped leaded windows were also added at this time and contain the original rose-tinted glass. The tower was rebuilt in 1800 and the bells were re-hung. The chancel was remodeled in 1849. The naves and porches were rebuilt in 1867 and the south porch was expanded to two storeys. On the north wall of the nave is a plaque commemorating the ten American airmen…

Description

Located in Aston Clifton, Buckinghamshire, England, the original parish church dates to 1250 AD. It was constructed with flint and ashlar dressings. The current church has original features from the 13th and 14th centuries, including 3 bay arcades, traceried clerestory windows, three-seat sedilia for priests and a stone piscina. On the north wall is the Easter Sepulchre, which serves as a repository for the consecrated bread and wine, from Good Friday until Easter morning. A fragment of wall painting in the chancel survives. A restored Priest's Room, located above the south porch, measures 8 ft by 10 ft, and served as the priest's residence during the church's early years. The room is…

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Coordinates
51.7993, -0.7263
Parish
Aston Clinton
Postcode
HP22 5HJ
Parliamentary constituency
Aylesbury
Nearest railway station
Stoke Mandeville4.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton?
St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP22 5HJ), in the parish of Aston Clinton.
Is St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton a listed building?
St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton a protected site?
Yes — St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
Is St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton free to visit?
Yes, St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton is free to enter.
How do I get to St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton?
The nearest railway station is Stoke Mandeville, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP22 5HJ.