Where is Church of St James?

Church of St James is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 3RQ), in the parish of Hamsterley.

How do I get to Church of St James?

The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 3RQ.

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 Witton-le-Wear, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 3RQ.

Historic churches · North East England

Church of St James

In or near Witton-le-Wear.

Norman & medievalFree admission

Church of St James — Grade I listed church in Hamsterley, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, UK.

Church of St James, historic churches in North East England — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Witton-le-Wear · 2.4 km

Free entry

Church of St James is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Hamsterley, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.6730°, -1.8041°.

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Place summary

The Church of St James is a Grade I listed church located in the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1150, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture, reflecting the historical significance of the era.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 54.6730, -1.8041
District: County Durham
Parish: Hamsterley
Postcode: DL13 3RQ
Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
Established: 1150
Nearest railway station: Witton-le-Wear — 2.4 km

Sources

wikidata: Q17529947 (CC0)
commons: St.James Church , Hamsterley - geograph.org.uk - 273024.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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