St Michael's Church, Longstanton

The church features thatched roofing over its nave and south porch, with limestone details and a double bellcote on the west gable.

Built in the early 13th century, the church underwent significant changes in 1883 when the chancel was demolished and rebuilt at a cost of £600.

The church's design influenced several American churches, including St. James the Less in Philadelphia and St. Thomas Church in New Windsor.

The Churches Conservation Trust maintains the building, which remains open to visitors during daylight hours and contains medieval grisaille glass windows.

A holy well in the churchyard, restored in the 1980s, marks the location where children were traditionally baptized instead of using the church font.

Location: Longstanton

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture

Website: http://visitchurches.org.uk/Ourchurches/Completelistofchurches/St-Michaels-Church-Long-Stanton-Cambridgeshire

GPS coordinates: 52.27300,0.05480

Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:56