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St Michael

St Michael

Yockleton

Shropshire

Dated 1749, incorporating probably C12 fragments, remodelled and west tower and link added in 1844 (datestone), and restored and vestry added in 1905.

Architectural Features

plain tile roofs.

4-centred arched east window with 3 cinquefoil-headed lights, panelled tracery, moulded cill, chamfered reveals, and returned hoodmould (fragment of carved red sandstone tracery in wall to right).

south window with probably C12 roll moulded rear-arch.

Fittings include: west gallery incorporating beam dated: "16 RT 78" with ovolo moulding and ogee stops, C19 chamfered end posts and brackets, moulded cornice, balustrade, C17 staircase with square newel posts, and C17 door beneath with H-pattern hinges and baluster in opening to left

possibly C17 stone font in vestibule with octagonal base and bowl, and cover dated 1926

C17 communion table and pair of chairs

altar rails and lectern of 1879

screen and pulpit of 1905

glass: mostly diamond-leaded

stained glass in east window of 1912.

Cardeston church is first recorded in 1276