Historic churches · South West England
Church of St James
In or near Brayford.
Church of St James — Grade I listed church in Swimbridge, Devon, England, UK.

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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
- Chapelton — 5.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526621 (CC0)
- commons: St.James' church, Swimbridge, Devon - geograph.org.uk - 45735.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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.