St Michael And All Angels Church, Great Houghton

The church was originally a private chapel and was built by Sir Edward Rodes, the High Sheriff of Yorkshire who stood out conspicuously as a Parliamentarian, on the commencement of the civil wars, even though his brother-in-law was Lord Strafford and a Royalist.

On the 24th November 1908, the Earl of Crewe – who owned the chapel at that time, conveyed the building to the church of England to serve as a ‘Chapel of Ease’ in the Parish of Darfield. One of the clauses being ‘for the celebration of divine service in accordance with the rites and ceremonies of the Church of England as by law established’. The official title then became ‘Houghton Magna – Chapel of Ease’, which can still be seen on the memorial within the church.

As there was no record of the building ever being dedicated, this ceremony was performed by The Right Reverend G.V. Gerard CBE MC MA Assistant Bishop of Sheffield on the 17th December 1960, the dedication being – ‘St Michael and All Angels’.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

10:00 - 16:00

Location & directions

St.Michael And All Angels Church, Church Street, Great Houghton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S720BL

Directions:

Exit the A1(M) at Junction 37. Exit the M1 at Junction 36. When your'e in Great Houghton you will see Azizs Kitchen and Ameila Grace sunbed shop at the bottom of Church Street, which leads upto St.Michael And All Angels Church.

Contact on day:

Lee

Telephone number:

+447426027877

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

St.Michael And All Angels Church is one of only 3 Cromwellian Churches in the UK.

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