Church in England
| St Michael's Church, Heighington | |
|---|---|
 The tower of St Michael's | |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Central |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Dedication | Saint Michael the Archangel |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Parish church |
| Administration | |
| Province | Province of York |
| Diocese | Diocese of Durham |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Auckland |
| Deanery | Darlington |
| Parish | Herrington |
| Clergy | |
| Vicar(s) | The Revd Lissa Scott |
St Michael's Church is a Church of England parish church in Heighington, Darlington, County Durham. The church is a grade I listed building.
History
The earliest parts of the tower, nave, and chancel date from before the Norman conquest (IE pre-1066). In circa 1160/1170, the chancel was rebuilt and a third stage was added to the tower. A vestry was added in the 13th century. The chantry chapel, originally dating to the 13th century, was extended in the 14th century to form the south aisle. In the 15th century, a parapet was added to the tower.
The church was altered during the Victorian restoration period. Restorations took place in the 1840s, and then under Ewan Christian from 1872 to 1875.
On 20 March 1967, the church was designated a grade I listed building.
Present day
St Michael's is part of the parish of Herrington in the Archdeaconry of Auckland of the Diocese of Durham. St Michael's stands in the Central tradition of the Church of England. It currently holds joint Anglican/Methodist services.
References
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St Michael (1322953)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
- ^ "St Michael's, Heighington". A Church Near You. Archbishops' Council. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
- "St. MICHAEL'S CHURCH Heighington". The Church in Darlington. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
External links
54°35′45″N 1°36′58″W / 54.5959°N 1.6161°W / 54.5959; -1.6161
Media related to St Michael the Archangel's church, Heighington at Wikimedia Commons
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| Benefice of Cockerton |
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| Benefice of Coniscliffe |
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| Benefice of Darlington Holy Trinity | |
| Benefice of Darlington St Cuthbert | |
| Benefice of Darlington St Herbert |
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| Benefice of Darlington St Hilda and St Columba |
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| Benefice of Darlington St James | |
| Benefice of Darlington St Mark with St Paul |
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| Benefice of Dinsdale with Sockburn |
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| Benefice of Haughton le Skerne | |
| Benefice of Heighington |
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| Benefice of Hurworth |
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| Benefice of Middleton St George |
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| Benefice of Sadberge |
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