Church of St James, Halse facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St James |
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Halse, Somerset |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°02′33″N 3°13′42″W / 51.0425°N 3.2283°W |
| Completed | 15th century |
The Church of St James is a very old church located in Halse, a village in Somerset, England. It was first built a long, long time ago during the Norman period. This means it was built by people who lived in England after the Normans arrived from France. The church is named after St James the Less.
This church is considered very important because it is a Grade I listed building. This special title means it is one of the most important historic buildings in England. It is protected so that it can be kept safe for many years to come.
History of the Church of St James
The Church of St James has parts that are from the 12th and 13th centuries, which makes them over 800 years old! This includes the church's tower. However, most of the church you see today was built in the 15th century, around the 1400s.
Building Changes Over Time
A part of the church called the north aisle was added around the year 1546. Later, in 1900, the church was carefully repaired and updated. This type of repair is often called a Victorian restoration, as it happened during the Victorian era.
The church is built from a type of stone called red sandstone. This stone was formed millions of years ago during the Triassic Period. Other parts of the church are made from a different type of stone called Hamstone.
Inside the Church
Inside the church, you can see a special wooden screen called a rood screen. This screen has beautiful carvings that look like a fan. It used to be even bigger, but some parts of it were taken away in 1803.
The Church of St James is part of the Anglican Church, which is the main church in England. It belongs to a group of churches in the area, including those in Milverton, Fitzhead, and Ash Priors.
See also
- List of Grade I listed buildings in Taunton Deane
- List of towers in Somerset
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
