St Michael's Church, Elswick

St Michael's R.C. Church
St Michael's Church in 2010
Interactive map of the St Michael's R.C. Church area
General information
LocationElswick, 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
Designated17 December 1971
Reference no.1024743
Listed Building – Grade II
Official name
Walls, Gate Piers, Gates and Railngs Around Church and Presbytery of St Michael
Designated30 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

References

  1. 1 2 "Church of St Michael and Presbytery Attached, Non Civil Parish - 1024743 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
  2. ↑ "St Michael". Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
  3. ↑ "St Michael's Catholic Church, Newcastle Upon Tyne – Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, City Centre Partnership". Retrieved 2026-03-01.
  4. ↑ "St. Michael's Church, Elswick". www.northumbria.info. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
  5. ↑ "Newcastle-upon-Tyne - St Michael". Taking Stock. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
  6. ↑ "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.

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