Historic churches · South East England
Church of St James
In or near Shackerstone.
Church of St James — church in Twycross, Leicestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shackerstone · 4.3 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St James is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1350. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Twycross, Leicestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.6409°, -1.5009°.
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Place summary
The Church of St James is a Grade I listed building located in the West Midlands. Established in 1350, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6409, -1.5009
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parish
- Twycross
- Postcode
- CV9 3PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Established
- 1350
- Nearest railway station
- Shackerstone — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17525528 (CC0)
- commons: St James the Great, Twycross, Leics - geograph.org.uk - 387614.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 Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV9 3PJ), in the parish of Twycross.
- What is Church of St James?
- Church of St James — church in Twycross, Leicestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St James?
- The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV9 3PJ.
- When was Church of St James built?
- Built or established in 1350.
- 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 Shackerstone, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV9 3PJ.