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 very old church located in Preston Plucknett, a village in Somerset, England. It was built a long time ago, in the year 1420. This church is considered a special historical building. It has a "Grade II*" listing, which means it is very important and protected.
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A Look Back in Time
How the Church Was Built
The Church of St James was first built in 1420. Over the years, it has been carefully looked after. In the 1800s, during the Victorian era, the church had a lot of repair work done. This is called a Victorian restoration.
A person named John Stourton helped pay for the church to be built. It was officially made a church in 1443. This special ceremony is called a consecration.
Changes Over the Years
Later, in the 1950s, a small room called a vestry was added. A vestry is often used by the clergy (church leaders) to get ready for services.
In 1979, another part called an annexe was built. This annexe was made bigger in 2001, giving the church more space.
Becoming Its Own Parish
For a long time, the Church of St James was part of a bigger church, St John's Church in Yeovil. But in 1988, it became its own separate parish church. A parish is an area that a church serves.
Today, the Church of St James is part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells. A diocese is a large area managed by a bishop.
Church Design and Features
Building Materials
The church is made from a type of stone called hamstone. This stone gives the building a warm, golden color. The roofs are covered with clay tiles.
The Tall Tower
The church has a tall tower on its west side. This tower is about 60 feet (18 meters) high. It is one of the oldest parts of the church, dating back to the 1400s.
In the 1800s, a clock was added to the tower. The tower is supported by strong diagonal buttresses, which are like extra supports on the outside walls. Inside the tower, there are six bells.
The Churchyard Cross
Outside the church, in the churchyard, there is a very old stone cross from the 1400s. The top part of this cross, which has three figures carved into it, is now kept safely inside the church. It is in a glass case to protect it.
See also
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
