Historic churches · South West England
Church of St. James, Taunton
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Church of St. James, Taunton — church in Somerset West and Taunton, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St. James in Taunton is located at postcode TA1 1JS and is approximately 0.6 km from Taunton railway station. Entry is free, and the church is wheelchair accessible.
About
Church of St. James, Taunton is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Somerset West and Taunton, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.0180°, -3.1010°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St James is a Church of England parish church in Taunton, Somerset, England. It dates from the early 14th century, although an earlier church, associated with Taunton Priory, was located on the same site in the 10th century. The church is dedicated to St. James the Greater. It is a Grade II* listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of St. James in Taunton is a community-focused church that offers a welcoming environment for worship and fellowship. Visitors can join services on Sundays and participate in various church activities, including children's programs and prayer meetings.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St James is a Church of England parish church in Taunton, Somerset, England. It dates from the early 14th century, although an earlier church, associated with Taunton Priory, was located on the same site in the 10th century. The church is dedicated to St. James the Greater. It is a Grade II* listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The waggon roof above the nave and north aisle is medieval. The south aisle and the south porch were rebuilt between 1836 and 1837, with the 111 ft west tower following in the 1870s and the chancel being rebuilt in 1884. The font dates from the 15th century and the pulpit from 1633. There are fragments of 15th century stained glass in the West end. Other stained glass is from Clayton and Bell in the 19th century. The iron railings around the churchyard are from the early 19th century. The church backs onto the Somerset County Ground and forms a familiar backdrop to the cricket ground.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.0180, -3.1010
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Taunton
- Postcode
- TA1 1JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Phone
- 01823 272931
- Established
- 1169
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Monday – Wednesday 9am – 3pm; Thursday 9am – 12pm; closed on events
- Official site
- www.stjamestaunton.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117230 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St. James, Taunton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St James' Taunton (2020).JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St. James, Taunton?
- Church of St. James, Taunton is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA1 1JS), in the parish of Taunton.
- What is Church of St. James, Taunton?
- Church of St. James, Taunton — church in Somerset West and Taunton, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St. James, Taunton?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA1 1JS.
- When was Church of St. James, Taunton built?
- Built or established in 1169.
- Is Church of St. James, Taunton a listed building?
- Church of St. James, Taunton is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Church of St. James, Taunton a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St. James, Taunton is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Church of St. James, Taunton free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St. James, Taunton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St. James, Taunton?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA1 1JS.