Monument record 1160/22 - Church of St Michael
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Summary
St Michael's church was first mentioned in the late C12th when confirmed to St Andrew's Priory. In the C16th it was incorporated into the parish of Holy Sepulchre. The church was situated at the north end of Wood Street.
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{1} St Michael's church was first mentioned in the late C12th when confirmed to St Andrew's Priory. In the C16th it was incorporated into the parish of Holy Sepulchre. The church was situated at the north end of Wood Street.
{4} First mentioned in early C13th, confirmed by Hugh bishop of Lincoln to St Andrews Priory and in Middle Ages one of the parish churches of Northampton. The last incumbent to be recorded in the Register of the Bishop of Lincoln was Thomas Parnell in 1493, subsequently amalgamated into St Sepulchres. Situated somewhere at the top end of Wood Street. This street is described as leading from Abingdon Street to the Church of St Michael.
{5} Bishop Hugh of Lincoln's charter specifies St Michael's as one of the nine churches and in existence by 1200. Records exist of presentations to all churches by St Andrew's Priory from 1219 to 1247. St Michael's parish was absorbed by St Sepulchre.
{6} St Michael's Church was in Wood Street. It was united to St Sepulchre's in the C16th.
{7} Given to St Andrew's Priory; no traces are to be found of its whereabouts today.
{8} St Michael's Church stood in the lane of the same name but later called Wood Street. It was confirmed to St Andrew's monastery by Hugh Wells, Bishop of Lincoln. In 1535 it was taxed at 16s 7d. United to St Sepulchre parish.
{9} Mentions the building of a steeple of Saint Michael.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.380/Site 29 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.
<2> Serjeantson R.M.; Longden Isham H., 1913, The Parish Churches & Religious Houses of Northamptonshire: Their Dedications, Altars etc., p.164 (unchecked) (Extract). SNN1080.
<3> Bridges J., 1791, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.540 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77325.
<4> Williams J., 1978, Excavations at Greyfriars, Northampton 1972, p.102+115 (checked) (Article). SNN459.
<5> The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Northamptonshire, p.55 (unchecked) (Series). SNN10247.
<6> SERJEANTSON R.M., The White Friars of Northampton, p.15 (checked) (Article). SNN994.
<7> Whellan, 1874, History, Topography & Directory of Northamptonshire, p.117; (checked) (Book). SNN1002.
<8> Wetton, 1849, Guidebook to Northampton and its Vicinity, p.49-50 (checked) (Book). SNN1032.
<9> Serjeantson R.M.; Longden Isham H., 1913, The Parish Churches & Religious Houses of Northamptonshire: Their Dedications, Altars etc., p.164-65 (checked); Copy in NDC SMR File M198; (Extract). SNN1080.
<10> WELSH T.C., 1999, Document Search: St Michael's Church, The Carmelite Friary and Greyfriars Sites, Northampton, (part checked) (Document). SNN57838.
Sources/Archives (10)
- <1> SNN77383 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1985. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 5 (+Microfiche). H.M.S.O.. p.380/Site 29 (checked).
- <2> SNN1080 Extract: Serjeantson R.M.; Longden Isham H.. 1913. The Parish Churches & Religious Houses of Northamptonshire: Their Dedications, Altars etc.. ARCHAEOLOGICAL JOURNAL. LXX. p.164 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN77325 Book: Bridges J.. 1791. The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire. 1. p.540 (unchecked).
- <4> SNN459 Article: Williams J.. 1978. Excavations at Greyfriars, Northampton 1972. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 13. Northants Archaeology Soc. p.102+115 (checked).
- <5> SNN10247 Series: The Victoria History of the Counties of England: Northamptonshire. 0. University of London. p.55 (unchecked).
- <6> SNN994 Article: SERJEANTSON R.M.. The White Friars of Northampton. AASR. p.15 (checked).
- <7> SNN1002 Book: Whellan. 1874. History, Topography & Directory of Northamptonshire. p.117; (checked).
- <8> SNN1032 Book: Wetton. 1849. Guidebook to Northampton and its Vicinity. p.49-50 (checked).
- <9> SNN1080 Extract: Serjeantson R.M.; Longden Isham H.. 1913. The Parish Churches & Religious Houses of Northamptonshire: Their Dedications, Altars etc.. ARCHAEOLOGICAL JOURNAL. LXX. p.164-65 (checked); Copy in NDC SMR File M198;.
- <10> SNN57838 Document: WELSH T.C.. 1999. Document Search: St Michael's Church, The Carmelite Friary and Greyfriars Sites, Northampton. 24th January 1999. (part checked).
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Location
Grid reference | SP 7560 6075 (point) Approximate |
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Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Apr 23 2025 7:52PM