Historic churches · South West England
Church of St James the Less
Church of St James the Less — church in Halse, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bishops Lydeard · 2.7 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St James the Less is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1401. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Halse, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.0425°, -3.2283°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St James in Halse, Somerset, England dates from the Norman period and is dedicated St James the Less. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building. The church includes some 12th and 13th century work, including the tower, but the current building was mainly built in the 15th century. The north aisle was built around 1546 and the church was restored in 1900. The brickwork is red sandstone which was laid down during the Triassic Period, with dressings of Hamstone. The interior includes a fan-vaulted rood screen, which was previously larger but parts of it were removed in 1803.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St James in Halse, Somerset, England dates from the Norman period and is dedicated St James the Less. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building. The church includes some 12th and 13th century work, including the tower, but the current building was mainly built in the 15th century. The north aisle was built around 1546 and the church was restored in 1900. The brickwork is red sandstone which was laid down during the Triassic Period, with dressings of Hamstone. The interior includes a fan-vaulted rood screen, which was previously larger but parts of it were removed in 1803. The Anglican parish is within the benefice of Milverton with Halse, Fitzhead and Ash Priors within the archdeaconry of Taunton.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0425, -3.2283
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Halse
- Postcode
- TA4 3AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Established
- 1401
- Nearest railway station
- Bishops Lydeard — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117429 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St James, Halse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Halse - St James Church - geograph.org.uk - 50055.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St James the Less?
- Church of St James the Less is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA4 3AD), in the parish of Halse.
- When was Church of St James the Less built?
- Built or established in 1401.
- Is Church of St James the Less a listed building?
- Church of St James the Less is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St James the Less free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St James the Less is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St James the Less?
- The nearest railway station is Bishops Lydeard, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA4 3AD.