Church of St James, East Lambrook facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St James |
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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 Church of St James is a really old church located in a small English village called East Lambrook. It's in Somerset, England. This church was built way back in the 1100s, which makes it over 800 years old! Because it's so important and historic, it's officially recognized as a Grade II* listed building. This means it's a special place that needs to be protected.
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A Look at the Church's Past
The Church of St James was first built in the 12th century, which is the 1100s. Imagine how many changes the world has seen since then! Over hundreds of years, the church has been updated and repaired many times. One big set of changes happened in the 1800s during what's called a Victorian restoration. This was a time when many old churches were fixed up.
The church is part of a larger group of churches called a benefice. This group includes churches in nearby places like South Petherton and the Seavingtons. All these churches are part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells, which is a big area managed by the Church of England.
What the Church Looks Like
The Church of St James is made of stone and has roofs covered with slate tiles. It has a small tower where the bells are kept, called a bell turret.
Inside the Church
Inside, the main part of the church where people sit is called the nave. This nave has three sections, or "bays." There's also a porch that was added in the 1800s. The archway that leads from the nave to the front part of the church (the chancel) was built around 1190.
You'll also find a special area at the back of the church called the west gallery. This gallery is held up by strong cast iron columns.
Special Features and Furniture
The church has some interesting old pieces of furniture.
- There's a pulpit from the Jacobean period. This means it was made around the early 1600s, when King James I ruled England.
- The church also has an octagonal font. This is a basin used for baptisms, and "octagonal" means it has eight sides.
- You can still see box pews inside. These are old-fashioned church benches that are enclosed, almost like small rooms, where families used to sit.
More to Explore
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
