Historic churches · East of England
St James' Church, Stanstead Abbotts
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St James' Church, Stanstead Abbotts — church in Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Roydon · 0.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St James' Church in Stanstead Abbotts, you can take a train to Roydon station, which is 0.8 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is SG12 8JZ. Entry to the church is free.
About
St James' Church, Stanstead Abbotts is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.7807°, 0.0276°.
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Heritage listing
St James' Church is a redundant Anglican church near the village of Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England (NHLE) as a Grade I listed building, having been designated in 1967. The church is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church is about 1 mile (1.6 km) to the southeast of the village on the north side of the B181 road. It stands on the top of a hill overlooking the Lea marshes. The description in the NHLE states it is "of outstanding interest as a medieval church with an unrestored 18th-century interior".
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St James' Church is a redundant Anglican church near the village of Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England (NHLE) as a Grade I listed building, having been designated in 1967. The church is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church is about 1 mile (1.6 km) to the southeast of the village on the north side of the B181 road. It stands on the top of a hill overlooking the Lea marshes. The description in the NHLE states it is "of outstanding interest as a medieval church with an unrestored 18th-century interior". In the Buildings of England series, the architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner wrote "Inside there are few churches in the county which have so well preserved an 18th-century village character".
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Background
History
The nave probably dates from the 12th century, and the chancel from the following century. The tower and porch were built in the 15th century, and the northeast chapel was added in 1577.
Architecture
The interior of the church is whitewashed. The tower arch dates from the early 15th century. The north arcade has four bays carried on octagonal piers. The circular font dates from the 13th century, and is carried on a 15th century pedestal. The 16th-century two-decker pulpit stands on the south wall. On the east walls of the chapel are royal arms and commandment boards. In the chancel is a 13th-century double piscina. In the nave are three hatchments, a tortoise stove and box pews. There is a ring of three bells. The oldest two are dated 1605 and 1617, and were cast by Robert Oldfield. The other, by John Briant, dates from 1790.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7807, 0.0276
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- East Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Stanstead Abbots
- Postcode
- SG12 8JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broxbourne
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Roydon — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593451 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St James' Church, Stanstead Abbotts (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. James's Church - Stanstead Abbotts, Herts - geograph.org.uk - 116412.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St James' Church, Stanstead Abbotts?
- St James' Church, Stanstead Abbotts is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG12 8JZ), in the parish of Stanstead Abbots.
- What is St James' Church, Stanstead Abbotts?
- St James' Church, Stanstead Abbotts — church in Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St James' Church, Stanstead Abbotts?
- The nearest railway station is Roydon, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG12 8JZ.
- When was St James' Church, Stanstead Abbotts built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is St James' Church, Stanstead Abbotts a listed building?
- St James' Church, Stanstead Abbotts is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St James' Church, Stanstead Abbotts free to visit?
- Yes, St James' Church, Stanstead Abbotts is free to enter.
- How do I get to St James' Church, Stanstead Abbotts?
- The nearest railway station is Roydon, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG12 8JZ.