Historic churches · West Midlands
Church of St. James the Great, Sedgley
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Church of St. James the Great, Sedgley — grade II listed church in Gornal, Dudley, West Midlands, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Coseley · 3.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St. James the Great is located in Sedgley, Dudley, with the postcode DY3 2HN. The nearest railway station is Coseley, which is 3.9 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St. James the Great, Sedgley is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1817. Designed by Thomas Lee. Built in the Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in Gornal, Dudley, West Midlands, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.5194°, -2.1245°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St. James the Great is an Anglican church in the Lower Gornal area of Sedgley in the West Midlands, England. The church is Grade II listed, a status it received on 11 March 1996. It is located within the Anglican Diocese of Worcester. Construction of the church commenced in 1815 and was completed in 1817 although it came into use in 1823. It was designed by Thomas Lee and built of local yellow stone with slate and tile roofs. The church was enlarged in 1837 to add north and south porches. It was refitted in 1849 with the addition of a chancel. The chancel was rebuilt and an organ was added in 1899 and in 1930, the top section of the tower was rebuilt. The north window of the apse was produced by Ninian Comper in 1902.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St. James the Great is an Anglican church in the Lower Gornal area of Sedgley in the West Midlands, England. The church is Grade II listed, a status it received on 11 March 1996. It is located within the Anglican Diocese of Worcester. Construction of the church commenced in 1815 and was completed in 1817 although it came into use in 1823. It was designed by Thomas Lee and built of local yellow stone with slate and tile roofs. The church was enlarged in 1837 to add north and south porches. It was refitted in 1849 with the addition of a chancel. The chancel was rebuilt and an organ was added in 1899 and in 1930, the top section of the tower was rebuilt. The north window of the apse was produced by Ninian Comper in 1902. It is not to be confused with St James's Church at Eve Hill in nearby Dudley, some two miles away.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5194, -2.1245
- District
- Dudley
- Parish
- Dudley, unparished area
- Postcode
- DY3 2HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dudley
- Established
- 1817
- Nearest railway station
- Coseley — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117235 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St James the Great, Sedgley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St James the Great's Church, Church Street, Lower Gornal (NHLE Code 1270306) (August 2025) (4).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St. James the Great, Sedgley?
- Church of St. James the Great, Sedgley is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY3 2HN), in the parish of Dudley, unparished area.
- What is Church of St. James the Great, Sedgley?
- Church of St. James the Great, Sedgley — grade II listed church in Gornal, Dudley, West Midlands, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St. James the Great, Sedgley?
- The nearest railway station is Coseley, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY3 2HN.
- When was Church of St. James the Great, Sedgley built?
- Built or established in 1817. Designed by Thomas Lee.
- Is Church of St. James the Great, Sedgley a listed building?
- Church of St. James the Great, Sedgley is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Church of St. James the Great, Sedgley free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St. James the Great, Sedgley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St. James the Great, Sedgley?
- The nearest railway station is Coseley, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY3 2HN.