Church of St James, Preston Plucknett facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St James |
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| Location | Preston Plucknett, Somerset, England |
| Built | 1420 |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Church of St James | |
| Designated | 19 March 1951 |
| Reference no. | 1346135 |
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The Church of St James is a historic church located in Preston Plucknett, a village in Somerset, England. It was built a long time ago, in the year 1420. Today, it is recognized as a special building called a Grade II* listed building, which means it's very important and protected.
A Look Back: History of St James Church
The Church of St James was first built in 1420. Later, in the 1800s, it had a big makeover called a Victorian restoration. This means parts of the church were repaired and updated during the Victorian era.
A person named John Stourton helped pay for the church. It was officially made a holy place in 1443.
Over the years, new parts were added. A small room called a vestry was built in the 1950s. An extra building, an annexe, was added in 1979 and made bigger in 2001.
In 1988, the Church of St James became its own separate parish church. Before that, it was part of the bigger St John's Church in Yeovil. A parish is like a local area that a church serves.
The church is now part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells, which is a larger church area.
What the Church Looks Like: Architecture
The Church of St James is made from a type of local stone called hamstone. Its roofs are covered with clay tiles.
The church has a tall tower on its west side. This tower is about 60 feet (18 meters) high and has three main sections. It was built in the 1400s, just like the rest of the original church. In the 1800s, a clock was added to the tower.
The tower is held up by strong supports called buttresses, which stick out from the walls. Inside the tower, there are six bells.
Outside, in the churchyard, there is a stone cross from the 1400s. The top part of this cross, which has three figures carved on it, is now kept safe inside the church in a glass case.
See also
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
