Church of St James, Beercrocombe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St James |
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| Location | Beercrocombe, Somerset, England |
| Built | 13th century |
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Listed Building – Grade I
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| Designated | 17 April 1959 |
| Reference no. | 430827 |
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The Church of St James is a very old and special church located in a village called Beercrocombe in Somerset, England. It's a place with a lot of history! While parts of it date back to the 1200s, most of what you see today was built in the 1400s. It was also carefully repaired and updated in the late 1800s. Because it's so important and historic, it's officially recognized as a Grade I listed building. This means it's one of the most important historical buildings in England.
A Look Inside
When you step inside the Church of St James, you'll find some really old features. There's a fireplace from the 1600s, which is over 300 years old! The wooden seats, called pews, are even older. They were made sometime in the late 1200s or early 1300s. Imagine all the people who have sat in those same seats over hundreds of years!
The Bells Ring Again
The church has a tall tower with bells. For 80 years, these bells were silent. But in 1999, they were fixed and made to ring again! Now, the tower once again has its original five bells, filling the air with their sound.
Part of a Bigger Family
The Church of St James is part of a group of churches called the Seven Sowers benefice. This group includes churches from nearby villages like Curry Mallet, Hatch Beauchamp, Orchard Portman, Staple Fitzpaine, Stoke St Mary (which includes Thurlbear), and West Hatch. It also belongs to the larger area known as the archdeaconry of Taunton.
See also
- List of Grade I listed buildings in South Somerset
- List of towers in Somerset
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
