St Michael's Church, Elswick

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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]

References

  1. 1.[1.2]"Church of St Michael and Presbytery Attached, Non Civil Parish - 1024743 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
  2. 2."St Michael". Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
  3. 3."St Michael's Catholic Church, Newcastle Upon Tyne – Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, City Centre Partnership". Retrieved 2026-03-01.
  4. 4."St. Michael's Church, Elswick". www.northumbria.info. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
  5. 5."Newcastle-upon-Tyne - St Michael". Taking Stock. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
  6. 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.