Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St James
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Church of St James — church in Burton Lazars, Leicestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Melton Mowbray · 2.3 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St James is a parish church in Leicestershire, the East Midlands. Built or established in 1150, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. It sits within the Melton and Syston parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Melton Mowbray, about 2.3 km away. Postcode area LE14.
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Place summary
The Church of St James is a Grade I listed church located in Burton and Dalby, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands. Established in 1150, it represents Norman-medieval architecture, notable for its historical significance and craftsmanship.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7447, -0.8643
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Melton
- Parish
- Burton and Dalby
- Postcode
- LE14 2UR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melton and Syston
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Melton Mowbray — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17525647 (CC0)
- commons: Burtonlazarsweb.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 East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE14 2UR), in the parish of Burton and Dalby.
- What is Church of St James?
- Church of St James — church in Burton Lazars, Leicestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St James?
- The nearest railway station is Melton Mowbray, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE14 2UR.
- When was Church of St James built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- 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 Melton Mowbray, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE14 2UR.