Historic houses · East of England
St James Chapel
In or near Bawsey.
St James Chapel — a historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Jay Wingfield — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- King's Lynn · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
St James Chapel is a historic house located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
St James Chapel, also known as St Mary's Church, is a ruined medieval church located in Bawsey, Norfolk. The structure features remnants from the 11th or 12th centuries and showcases an unusual construction style using local carstone and iron conglomerate.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St James Chapel is a historic chapel located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical context within the region. The chapel is part of the area's rich heritage, reflecting the local history and cultural landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.7592, 0.4623
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Bawsey
- Postcode
- PE32 1EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- King's Lynn — 4 km
- Official site
- www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: way/749259871 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St James Chapel?
- St James Chapel is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE32 1EU), in the parish of Bawsey.
- What is St James Chapel?
- St James Chapel — a historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St James Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE32 1EU.
- Is St James Chapel a protected site?
- Yes — St James Chapel is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to St James Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE32 1EU.