Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Whittington
Lancashire - Built
- 1875
- Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1071615, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7594792, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting Saint Michael the Archangel
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 Saint Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel stands in Whittington, Lancashire, and continues to serve as a Church of England parish church. It belongs to the Diocese of Blackburn and shares a benefice with churches in Gressingham, Hornby and Arkholme. The church has Grade II* listed status, while its site is protected as a Scheduled Monument.
Christian worship may have taken place here from around 1200, within the enclosure of an earlier castle. The west tower, dating from the early 1500s, is the oldest surviving section. Paley and Austin of Lancaster reconstructed most of the remaining building in 1875, using rough sandstone beneath slate roofing. Notable details include an open wooden roof, a richly worked chancel screen, a carved stone reredos and a decorated marble font. Stained glass ranges from windows made around the 1875 rebuilding to a 1968 image of Saint Blaise. The church also contains a two-manual Abbott and Smith organ and six bells, the earliest cast in 1739.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Saint Michael the Archangel?⌄
Saint Michael the Archangel in Whittington belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Saint Michael the Archangel building?⌄
The building dates from 1875. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
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