(VR Ready) St Michael Church, Grimsby

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There is evidence that a church existed here in the 12th century, it was however greatly extended in 1915 hence it has two distinct side by side buildings.

The oldest part of the church is Early English evidenced by a pillar supporting the south aisle roof which is 13th century as is the chancel arch. This earlier, small church was rebuilt in the 14th to 15th centuries, the older part is clear to spot with its lower roof and smaller windows. The ancient chancel is now used as a Lady Chapel and this is where the main altar would have been.

The original building formed the complete church and served a very small parish just outside of Grimsby. There is also a large stone slab now standing inside against the north wall which is believed to be an early 13th century tomb slab and there is a scroll (dated 1691) built into the outside of the south wall which most probably refers to a major restoration at that time.