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St. Michael's was also a donative chapel and although it is not clear whose gift it was, there is evidence to show that it was in existence before 1389. Like St. Giles it was a small building, 33 feet and 6 inches long by 17 feet and 6 inches wide. It was annexed to Hallaton and so parishioners of St. Michael's were normally buried at Hallaton.

It had been rebuilt during the eighteenth century and again in 1867 - 8. Like St. Giles it was built of stone and in the gothic style. Unfortunately St. Michaels does not appear to have been used after about 1922 and it was largely demolished in 1967.

Sources: The History and Antiquities of the county of Leicester, John Nichols; Trade Directories 1846, White; 1881, 1891, 1895, 1900,1904, 1908, 1912, 1922, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1941, Kelly; 1892, 1896, Wright; Blaston Parish Registers DE285

St. Michael's Chapel

An engraving of St. Michael's Chapel, late eighteenth century.

Last Updated Fri, 21 Jul, 2006.

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