St Michael's Church, Michaelchurch
Herefordshire
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About this Church
Nearly 1,000 years of history
Said to have been founded by Bishop Herwald of Llandaff in 1056, this lovely church hugs the side of a remote valley.
A Roman altar is built into a blocked doorway and thirteenth-century wall paintings decorate the walls in the form of masonry lines, borders with chevron design and consecration crosses.
Superimposed on these on the north and south walls are black letter inscriptions from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
A true gem of a church and well worth a visit.
Please make a contribution towards the upkeep of this church via our at our red donate button. A donation can also by made by texting "MIC" to 70970 to donate £5 or 70191 to donate £10.
Volunteering Opportunities
We’d love to hear from anyone who would like to join our volunteering team at this church. Could you help with history tours, cleaning, gardening or supporting events perhaps?
To find out more please contact our Local Community Officer:
Tracy Genever tgenever@thecct.org.uk
Access information
From lay-by on the south side, and then a walk up a short incline. Entry via a gate to the churchyard at the west side of the church, then down a narrow shingle path to a level entrance to the south porch.
Please note there is a large pond to the east of the church which may not be visible when the grass is long.
There are 2 steps down to the nave and one step up to the altar.
Seating is in fixed pews.
Facilities & Hire
Due to the historic nature of this building there is no electricity or toilet facilities.
There are fixed pews.
To hire this church please contact west@thecct.org.uk
History & Further Information
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Church of St Michaels Michaelchurch Guide Book
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Herefordshire & Worcestershire.
Directions
6 miles west of Ross on Wye; access via a single track to the west, off the A4137 immediately to the north of St. Owens Cross; church adjoins the single track Michaelchurch Road.
There is parking in the layby below the church for 2 vehicles.
Community Information
Click here to download a copy of the CP which sets out the shared vision for the future of the church. This is a working document that will be updated on a regular basis. If you have any feedback or if you want to contact us about the church plan please drop us a line. When you write, please do give the name of the church, thank you!
Latest church plan
Michaelchurch Church Plan Nov 25
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Transport
Nearest railway station: Hereford (9.3 miles). Bus route numbers 38/411.
