Church of St James, Baldersby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St James, Baldersby |
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| 54°11′14″N 1°26′25″W / 54.1871°N 1.4403°W | |
| Location | Wide Howe Lane, Baldersby St James, North Yorkshire, YO7 4PT |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Dedication | St James the Greater |
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| Functional status | Parish church |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Architect(s) | William Butterfield |
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| Parish | Baldersby with Dishforth |
| Deanery | Mowbray |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Cleveland |
| Diocese | Diocese of York |
The Church of St James is a Church of England church located in Baldersby St James, North Yorkshire. This beautiful Victorian building is very important, being a Grade I listed building. This means it's considered a building of exceptional historical interest. It was designed by a famous architect named William Butterfield.
History of St James' Church
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St James' Church was built a long time ago, between 1856 and 1858. It was designed by the well-known architect William Butterfield. A person named William Dawnay, 7th Viscount Downe asked for the church to be built.
The church is made from strong stone with a red tile roof. It has a special style called "High Victorian Gothic". The church has a tall tower on the west side, a large main area called a nave with side aisles, a small entrance porch on the south side, and a smaller section at the east end called a chancel.
The church grounds, including the churchyard, cover about 1.38 acres. The wall around the churchyard is also old and important, listed as a Grade II listed structure. This means it's a building of special interest. The church also has a special entrance gate called a lych gate, which is also a Grade I listed structure. The church itself was officially recognized as a Grade I listed building on May 26, 1971.
The Church Today
Today, the Church of St James is part of the parish of Baldersby with Dishforth. It belongs to the Diocese of York, which is a large area managed by a bishop.
Notable People Buried Here
The churchyard has been used for burials since 1857. Some important people buried here include:
- The Revd George Boddy, who used to be the vicar (a type of priest) of St James' Church.
- John Brennand, who was a very important person in Yorkshire from 1915 to 1916, called the High Sheriff of Yorkshire, and his wife.
- William Dawnay, 7th Viscount Downe (1812–1857), who asked for the church to be built, along with his wife and her second husband.
- Other former vicars of St James' Church, including The Revd Thomas Foulkes, The Revd Brian Johnson, and The Revd Zechariah Jones.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in North Yorkshire
- Listed buildings in Baldersby
