Church of St Michael, Princetown - Yelverton

Name: Church of St Michael, Princetown
Rating: 4.4

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Address: 8 Tavistock Rd, Princetown, Yelverton PL20 6RE, United Kingdom.

Website: visitchurches.org.uk
Specialties: Anglican church, Tourist attraction.

Opinions: This company has 29 reviews on Google My Business.
Average opinion: 4.4/5.

📌 Location of Church of St Michael, Princetown

⏰ Open Hours of Church of St Michael, Princetown

Monday: 9 AM–4 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM–4 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM–4 PM
Thursday: 9 AM–4 PM
Friday: 9 AM–4 PM
Saturday: 9 AM–4 PM
Sunday: 9 AM–4 PM

The Church of St Michael, Princetown is a historic Anglican church located in Princetown, United Kingdom. The church can be found at Address: 8 Tavistock Rd, Princetown, Yelverton PL20 6RE, United Kingdom. It is a popular tourist attraction in the area.

The church has a unique history, as it was built by French and American prisoners during the Napoleonic Wars. It is estimated that 600 prisoners were buried on the church grounds, but only 76 headstones remain. This gives the church a somber but historical atmosphere.

One of the standout features of the Church of St Michael is its beautiful architecture. The church is open to the public and visitors can go inside to admire its interior. Many have described the interior as "atmospheric" and "beautiful," with some even feeling as though they were being watched and followed while inside.

In addition to its historical and architectural significance, the Church of St Michael is also a peaceful and quiet place to visit. Many have praised the church as a great place to sit down and have a quiet moment to themselves. The church is surrounded by a beautiful landscape, making it a truly worthwhile place to visit.

The Church of St Michael has received many positive reviews on Google My Business, with an average rating of 4.4/5. Some of the comments include "Very sad place but historical and beautiful," "Beautiful church which was open to look inside," "Fantastic church, really nice place to seat down and have a quiet five minutes all to yourself," and "Really pretty place. If you go to Princetown pop in and have a look, it's really worthwhile."

👍 Reviews of Church of St Michael, Princetown

Church of St Michael, Princetown - Yelverton

Joanne Darling

5/5

Very sad place but historical but it's beautiful built by pow French n American prisoners , 600 pow were buried here but only 76 headstones.

Victoria Pearce

5/5

Beautiful church which was open to look inside. Was very atmospheric inside and i felt as though someone was watching and following me around the whole time.

Jonathan Collins

5/5

Fantastic church it was open when I was there. Really nice place to seat down and have a quiet five minutes all to yourself. Really pretty place. If you go to Princetown pop in and have a look it's really worthwhile.

Nicola Grant

5/5

Lovely church and graveyard not far from Dartmoor Prison. There are some prisoners' graves here and at least one ex Governor of the Prison. It was built by prisoners of war. Worth a visit.

Stephen Howlett

5/5

Well it was summer so obviously it was freezing cold and a bitter wind blowing ice cold rain that added to the misery. Alone in the church I could hear someone hammering and walking on boards that echoed , I then thought no scaffolding and in this weather up on that roof , dangerous or what , but they carried on banging and walking. I thought I'd go and see who this madman was so walked around the church but not a soul anywhere so went back in the church to nothing but dead silence. I can only do what Sherlock Holmes done, eliminate the impossible and what remains must be the truth. So, noisy workman who wasn't there, what remains? O my god I've just heard a spook, a man working with hammer and in hob nailed boots, I wonder how many others have heard this keen worker, God bless that man.

Jill Rebecca Heywood

5/5

Loads of history about how built and the mishaps it has endured. Supported by American Women's group which still has strong links today. Graveyard has locals and prisoners buried. Not currently used but open to the public every day to help support it's upkeep.

Paula Currie

5/5

Beautiful site to visit. History of the grave is outstanding. Great experience.

Nicky Hirst

3/5

Interesting church as.possibly the oy Church in UK built by prisoners. Quite plain but interesting graveyard and history.