St Michael's Church, Gothic church in Marbury cum Quoisley, England.
Description
St Michael's Church is a red sandstone church with a western tower featuring diagonal buttresses and multi-light Perpendicular windows. The facade is enlivened by decorative grotesque heads above the window openings, which give the building a distinctive character.
History
The church was originally built in the 16th century and received a classical chancel in 1822, followed by major Gothic alterations carried out by architects Douglas and Fordham between 1891 and 1892. These different building phases show how the structure evolved over several centuries.
Culture
The interior contains a rare octagonal timber pulpit from the 15th century, decorated with crocketed details and standing as one of the oldest pulpits still in place in the region. Such original fittings give visitors a direct connection to the craftsmanship of earlier times.
Practical
The church is accessed via simple pathways from the village center and the surroundings are easy to explore on foot. Visitors should know that regular services are held and it is worth checking opening hours beforehand.
Did you know?
The church tower visibly leans to one side due to subsidence in the sandy soil, and the churchyard contains a yew tree over 1000 years old that needs chains for support. This tree is a living witness to the site's long history.
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