Historic churches · North West England
Church of St James the Less, Tatham
In or near Wennington.
Church of St James the Less, Tatham — church in Tatham, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington · 1.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St James the Less in Tatham is located at postcode LA2 8NH, with the nearest railway station being Wennington, approximately 1.2 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St James the Less, Tatham is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1401. Designed by Sharpe, Paley and Austin. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Tatham, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.1191°, -2.6045°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St James the Less is in the village of Tatham, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Tunstall, the archdeaconry of Lancaster and the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with those of St Wilfrid, Melling, St John the Baptist, Tunstall, St Peter, Leck, the Good Shepherd, Lowgill, and Holy Trinity, Wray, to form the benefice of East Lonsdale. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of St James the Less, located in the scenic Lune Valley, has a long history and welcomes all visitors. It serves as a community hub for worship and local activities.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St James the Less is in the village of Tatham, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Tunstall, the archdeaconry of Lancaster and the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with those of St Wilfrid, Melling, St John the Baptist, Tunstall, St Peter, Leck, the Good Shepherd, Lowgill, and Holy Trinity, Wray, to form the benefice of East Lonsdale. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. It stands above the flood plain of the River Wenning.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
A church has been present on the site since at least the Norman era. The restoration cost £3,269 (equivalent to £}} in ).
Architecture
Inside the church between the nave and the aisle is a three-bay arcade. It consists of pointed arches carried on octagonal piers, with bases and capitals said to date from the 12th century. In the floor of the chancel is a medieval grave-cover. Also in the chancel are a triple sedilia and a piscina with trefoil heads; both of these have been restored and reconstructed. The sandstone font is octagonal and carved. The choirstalls, pews and pulpit were designed by Paley and Austin. There is a ring of three bells. The oldest of these was cast in 1771 by an unknown founder, and the other two in 1887 by John Taylor and Company.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.1191, -2.6045
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Tatham
- Postcode
- LA2 8NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Phone
- (015242) 21486
- Established
- 1401
- Nearest railway station
- Wennington — 1.2 km
- Official site
- lowertathamchurch.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117435 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St James the Less, Tatham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St James' Church, Tatham.jpeg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St James the Less, Tatham?
- Church of St James the Less, Tatham is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 8NH), in the parish of Tatham.
- What is Church of St James the Less, Tatham?
- Church of St James the Less, Tatham — church in Tatham, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St James the Less, Tatham?
- The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA2 8NH.
- When was Church of St James the Less, Tatham built?
- Built or established in 1401. Designed by Sharpe, Paley and Austin.
- Is Church of St James the Less, Tatham a listed building?
- Church of St James the Less, Tatham is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Church of St James the Less, Tatham a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St James the Less, Tatham is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St James the Less, Tatham free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St James the Less, Tatham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St James the Less, Tatham?
- The nearest railway station is Wennington, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 8NH.