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St Michael & All Angels

The church at Penkridge had already been granted collegiate status by Royal Charter in the 10th century, indicating its importance from early times.

Penkridge, Staffordshire

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Address

Church Road
Penkridge
Staffordshire
ST19 5DN

It was a wealthy foundation with extensive lands and quite a collection of buildings, including a chapter house and a refectory, close to the site of the present church. Most of these buildings were lost at the Reformation, though the Old Deanery and Church Farm date from the collegiate days.

The structure of the present handsome and rather grand sandstone church dates from the 13th century, though the tower and porch are a century later.

Alterations during the 16th century gave the exterior much of its Perpendicular character but the church retains the original 13th century arcades inside, and the east window is in the Decorated style.

There are some distinguished 16th and 17th century monuments, notably the double decker tomb of a father and son both called Sir Edward Littleton, of nearby Pillaton Hall, who died in 1610 and 1629 respectively.

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Social heritage stories

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

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