Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Colchester
Essex - Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1274018, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17536728
Before visiting Church of St Michael and All Angels
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Church of St Michael and All Angels
The Church of St Michael and All Angels is a Church of England parish church at Copford, near Colchester in Essex. Dating chiefly from the Norman period, it is protected at Grade I, a designation awarded in 1965.
Construction began sometime after 1130, possibly to provide a private place of worship for Copford Hall, then held by London’s bishops. Surviving Norman work includes a curved eastern apse beneath its original masonry vault. Rubble, reused Roman brick and later medieval brick were employed in the walls. The southern aisle appeared around the end of the 13th century or beginning of the 14th, and a 15th-century alteration replaced the nave’s earlier vaulted ceiling with timber. At the west end stands a wooden belfry from the late 1300s, clad with oak shingles. Further features include Romanesque stone carving, a medieval screen and richly painted Norman interiors showing sacred figures, zodiac emblems and plant ornament. The paintings underwent several restorations after their 19th-century rediscovery.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Church of St Michael and All Angels?⌄
Church of St Michael and All Angels in Colchester belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Church of St Michael and All Angels building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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