St Michael's Church, Cockerham, Gothic Revival church in Cockerham, England.
Description
St Michael's Church is a Gothic-style church building in Cockerham constructed from stone with a distinctive three-stage tower supported by diagonal buttresses and a battlemented top. The structure includes a five-bay nave with a clerestory running along the upper section beneath a slate roof.
History
The church combines two distinct periods: its tower dates to the 16th century, while architects Austin and Paley rebuilt the main structure in 1911. This reconstruction made it a modern Gothic-style building that merges older and newer architectural approaches.
Culture
The east-facing window displays stained glass created by Morris & Co showing the Four Evangelists in a style influenced by Ford Madox Brown and Edward Burne-Jones. This artistic work reflects the care taken in decorating the interior.
Practical
The church is an active place of worship open to visitors who want to explore the interior and grounds. Visiting during daylight hours helps you see the architectural details and the stained glass most clearly.
Did you know?
The churchyard holds an 18th-century base for a sundial, an object that quietly marks the passage of time among the gravestones. The grounds also serve as the final resting place for British and Canadian soldiers from World War I, giving the location deep historical weight.
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