St Michael's Church, Elswick
| St Michael's R.C. Church | |
|---|---|
St Michael's Church in 2010 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England |
| Construction started | 1871 |
| Completed | 1891 |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Church of St Michael and Presbytery Attached |
| Designated | 17 December 1971 |
| Reference no. | 1024743 |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Walls, Gate Piers, Gates and Railngs Around Church and Presbytery of St Michael |
| Designated | 30 March 1987 |
| Reference no. | 1338571 |
St Michael's Church is a Grade II* listed catholic church located in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, in Tyne and Wear.[1]
Overview
St Michael's Church is a church on Westmorland Road, Elswick that historically fell in Northumberland until 1974, when it became part of Tyne and Wear. It falls in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.[2][3]
History
Construction of the church began in 1871, with stone being laid on 11 June 1889. The church was completed in 1891. Consecration occurred on 24 October 1891.[4][5]
St Michael's Church and its presbytery was Grade II* listed on 17 December 1971, and the walls, railings, and gates Grade II listed on 30 March 1987.[1][6]
See also
- St Stephen's Church, Elswick
References
- ^ a b "Church of St Michael and Presbytery Attached, Non Civil Parish - 1024743 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
- ^ "St Michael". Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
- ^ "St Michael's Catholic Church, Newcastle Upon Tyne – Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, City Centre Partnership". Retrieved 2026-03-01.
- ^ "St. Michael's Church, Elswick". www.northumbria.info. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
- ^ "Newcastle-upon-Tyne - St Michael". Taking Stock. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
- ^ "Walls, Gate Piers, Gates and Railngs Around Church and Presbytery of St Michael, Non Civil Parish - 1338571 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2026-03-01.