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St Michael

A trend setting thatched church.

Long Stanton, Cambridgeshire

Opening times

Open daily: 10am to 5pm.

Address

Long Stanton
Cambridgeshire
CB24 3BZ

This church is typically and appealingly English in its setting. It is an adorable small village church in a quiet and idyllic corner. No wonder Americans built churches near Philadelphia and in South Dakota in imitation of St Michael's, with its perky double bellcote and thatched roof.

Lovers of architecture will admire the superb 13th century double piscina in the south chancel wall, with its two drains set beneath intersecting arches, similar to one in Jesus College Chapel, Cambridge.

The church also has a holy well used until the 1880s for baptisms in the churchyard. There is also some lovely 13th century painted glass in the windows.

This church is cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust

  • Captivating architecture

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Social heritage stories

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Dog friendly

  • Level access to the main areas

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Churches Conservation Trust

Contact information

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