Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Church of St James
Church of St James — Grade I listed church in Hamsterley, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Witton-le-Wear · 2.4 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St James is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Hamsterley, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.6730°, -1.8041°.
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Place summary
The Church of St James is a Grade I listed church located in the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1150, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture, reflecting the historical significance of the era.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6730, -1.8041
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Hamsterley
- Postcode
- DL13 3RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Witton-le-Wear — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529947 (CC0)
- commons: St.James Church , Hamsterley - geograph.org.uk - 273024.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St James?
- Church of St James is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 3RQ), in the parish of Hamsterley.
- When was Church of St James built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St James a listed building?
- Church of St James is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St James free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St James is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St James?
- The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 3RQ.