Chester, Cheshire, former ch of S Michael
| Place | Chester former ch of S Michael |
| Unitary authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Lieutenancy area | Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Historic county | Cheshire |
| Dove tower ID | 25905 |
| Rings | 1 (chime)See below |
| Grid reference | SJ405661 |
| Latitude & longitude | 53.18869, -2.89081View on map, or get directions from Google MapsList nearest towers |
| Satnav lat & long | No optimised destination for satellite navigation has been submittedAdd details |
| Postcode | CH1 1NW |
| Diocese | Chester |
| Church | Church of England |
| Listed grade | II by Historic England |
Chime of 1
| Bells | 1 (chime)Edit details |
| Projects & overhauls | 1961 Converted from full-circle ring and decreased in number from 6 bells The bells were transported to Loughborough where the back 5 were scrapped and the treble renovated and restored to the church. 1726 by Abraham II Rudhall (ring created) New ring of 6 installed. |
| Bell | Weight | Frequency | Note | Diameter | Dated | Founder | Canons | Turning | Hanging | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4–1–21 | G♯ | 26.25″ | 1726 | Abraham II Rudhall |
Notes
[1]Later use for church
After closure in 1972, it became Chester’s first Heritage Centre (1975), later Chester: A Life Story, and now houses Sick to Death, a medical‑history attraction.
Published: 06/02/2026
Update log
| 06/02/2026 | Former church added. Details of lost ring added and remaining (treble) bell. [Nick Bowden website] |