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Historic churches · South West England

Church of St James

In or near Brayford.

Norman & medievalFree admission

Church of St James — Grade I listed church in Swimbridge, Devon, England, UK.

Church of St James, historic churches in Devon

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Chapelton · 5.6 km
  • Free entry

About

Church of St James is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Swimbridge, Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.0527°, -3.9689°.

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Place summary

The Church of St James is a Grade I listed church located in South-West England. Established in 1250, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture.

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Coordinates
51.0527, -3.9689
County
Devon
District
North Devon
Parish
Swimbridge
Postcode
EX32 0PP
Parliamentary constituency
North Devon
Established
1250
Nearest railway station
Chapelton5.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St James?
Church of St James is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX32 0PP), in the parish of Swimbridge.
What is Church of St James?
Church of St James — Grade I listed church in Swimbridge, Devon, England, UK.
How do I get to Church of St James?
The nearest railway station is Chapelton, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX32 0PP.
When was Church of St James built?
Built or established in 1250.
Is Church of St James a listed building?
Church of St James is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Church of St James free to visit?
Yes, Church of St James is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of St James?
The nearest railway station is Chapelton, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX32 0PP.