Historic churches · South West England
St James' Church, Charfield
In or near Wickwar.
St James' Church, Charfield — church in Charfield, South Gloucestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Yate · 8.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St James' Church in Charfield, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Yate, which is 8.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is GL12 8LJ, and entry to the church is free.
About
St James' Church, Charfield is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Constructed primarily of rubble. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Charfield, South Gloucestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.6180°, -2.4073°.
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Heritage listing
St James' Church is a historic Anglican church at Churchend in the village of Charfield, Gloucestershire, England and is under the care of The Churches Conservation Trust. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. It stands on a steep hillside overlooking a valley.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St James' Church in Charfield is a historic church that serves the local community. Visitors can explore its architecture and enjoy the serene atmosphere of this place of worship.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St James' Church is a historic Anglican church at Churchend in the village of Charfield, Gloucestershire, England and is under the care of The Churches Conservation Trust. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. It stands on a steep hillside overlooking a valley.
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Background
History
The church originates from the 13th century. It was largely rebuilt in the 15th century, using money from the local wool trade. During the 18th century the industry moved into the valley, isolating the church. It was repaired during the 1970s.
Architecture
St James' is constructed in stone rubble, with Cotswold stone slate roofs. Its plan consists of a nave with a south aisle and a north porch, a chancel, and a west tower. The tower is in four stages with diagonal buttresses. In the top stage are two-light bell openings, and the parapet is battlemented. On top of the tower is a saddleback roof. In the north wall of the nave are two three-light windows, between which is a porch with a pierced parapet and a niche for a statue. The chancel contains two three-light windows in the north wall, a three-light east window, and a blocked priest's door. Along the wall of the south aisle are three three-light windows. Internally, between the nave and the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6180, -2.4073
- District
- South Gloucestershire
- Parish
- Charfield
- Postcode
- GL12 8LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thornbury and Yate
- Established
- 1201
- Nearest railway station
- Yate — 8.7 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593430 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St James' Church, Charfield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. James church, Churchend - geograph.org.uk - 195886.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St James' Church, Charfield?
- St James' Church, Charfield is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL12 8LJ), in the parish of Charfield.
- What is St James' Church, Charfield?
- St James' Church, Charfield — church in Charfield, South Gloucestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St James' Church, Charfield?
- The nearest railway station is Yate, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL12 8LJ.
- When was St James' Church, Charfield built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Is St James' Church, Charfield a listed building?
- St James' Church, Charfield is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St James' Church, Charfield a protected site?
- Yes — St James' Church, Charfield is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is St James' Church, Charfield free to visit?
- Yes, St James' Church, Charfield is free to enter.
- How do I get to St James' Church, Charfield?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL12 8LJ. It sits within the Thornbury and Yate parliamentary constituency.