Church of St James, East Lambrook facts for kids
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| Location | East Lambrook, Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset, England |
| Built | 12th century |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Church of St James | |
| Designated | 17 April 1959 |
| Reference no. | 1056883 |
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The Anglican Church of St James in East Lambrook, Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset, England was built in the 12th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.
History
The church was built in the 12th century and has been changed and restored several times including a Victorian restoration in the 19th century.
The parish is part of the benefice of South Petherton with the Seavingtons and the Lambrooks within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.
Architecture
The stone building has slate roofs with a small bell turret. It has a three-bay nave with a 19th-century porch. The chancel arch has been dated to 1190. The west gallery which is supported on cast iron columns.
The fittings include a Jacobean pulpit and an octagonal font. It still has box pews.
See also
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
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