Church of St Michael, Cofton Hackett, Medieval parish church in Cofton Hackett, England.
Description
St Michael's Church is a medieval parish church featuring 14th-century construction with a tile roof and cut stone walls crowned by a small bellcote. Inside, the chancel displays early 16th-century alabaster flooring and architectural details including a trefoil-shaped drainage basin on the south wall.
History
The building began around 1330 as a private chapel for Robert de Leycester's manor. Architect Henry Day undertook major renovations in 1861 that restored and transformed the structure into its present form.
Culture
The church displays memorial tablets along the west side of the nave that record local figures and events spanning from 1651 to 1758. These inscriptions show how the community marked important moments over several generations within this space.
Practical
The church functions as part of a shared parish with St Andrew's in Barnt Green and welcomes visitors to regular services. Access is typically available during daytime hours when you can explore the interior at your own pace.
Did you know?
An early 16th-century alabaster floor tablet in the chancel honors William Leycester and preserves his memory in stone. This finely crafted memorial remains one of the oldest artistic objects within the building.
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