Church of St Michael, Withington

Withington was the site of a Saxon monastery from 674.^[2] A resident priest was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086. The manor and patronage belonged to the Bishop of Worcester who had a summer residence in Withington.^[3]

It was rebuilt in the 12th century and a blocked Norman doorway with carving remains, and another is used to enter the church. Much of the current building is perpendicular following extensive work in the 15th century when a clerestory was added.^[3][2] Some minor additions were made by David Brandon in 1872.^[1]

In 2010 solar panels were installed as part of an attempt to move the church towards a zero carbon footprint.^[4] The church now claims to be the first zero-carbon church in England.^[5]

The parish is part of the Coln River benefice within the Diocese of Gloucester.^[6]

The limestone building has stone slate roofs. It consists of a nave with south porch, chancel and vestry.^[1]

The central three-stage buttressed tower has six bells and a clock with chimes.^[7] There is a 15th-century oak bell frame which supported four bells.^[3]

The font is from the 15th century.^[2]