St Michael's Church, Upton, Grade I listed church in Upton, England
St Michael's Church features coursed limestone rubble construction with a nave, south porch, chancel, and west tower incorporating limestone and ironstone details.
The church originated between 1158 and 1189 as a private chapel for the manor lord, with substantial modifications occurring between the 13th and 15th centuries.
The interior contains Riga oak furnishings from 1899, a 17th-century parish chest, and memorials dedicated to the prominent Samwell family of the region.
The Churches Conservation Trust maintains the building, with seasonal services continuing through local volunteer efforts and support from Quinton House School.
The churchyard contains ancient graves, including a Grade II listed ironstone tomb from 1672, surrounded by mounds indicating a former medieval village.
Location: Upton
Inception: 12 century
Architectural style: Norman architecture, Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival
Website: http://visitchurches.org.uk/findachurch/st-michael-upton/?region=Northamptonshire
GPS coordinates: 52.23560,-0.95080
Latest update: March 11, 2025 21:55
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