St James' Church, Jacobstow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St James’ Church, Jacobstow |
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St James’ Church, Jacobstow
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| 50°44′1.68″N 4°33′16.25″W / 50.7338000°N 4.5545139°W | |
| Location | Jacobstow |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Jacob |
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| Height | 85 feet (26 m) |
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| Parish | Jacobstow |
| Deanery | Stratton |
| Archdeaconry | Bodmin |
| Diocese | Diocese of Truro |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
St James’ Church, Jacobstow is a very old and important church in Jacobstow, Cornwall, England. It's a Grade I listed building, which means it's considered a special historical place. It belongs to the Church of England.
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History of St James’ Church
Early Records and Challenges
The first written records about St James’ Church are from the 1200s. In 1270, a person named Richard de Cetrefort became the new rector, which is like the main priest of the church. He was chosen by Sir Henry de Campo Armilfii.
Around 1297, a priest from Jacobstow named William faced a tough time. He was put in a royal prison at Launceston Castle. This happened because he and other priests refused to give half of their earnings to the King.
Building and Renovations
The church building you see today was mostly built in the 1400s. It replaced an even older church that stood there before.
In 1886, the church had a big makeover. The part of the church called the chancel was rebuilt. The roof over the main part of the church, called the nave, was also replaced. This work cost about £700, which was a lot of money back then! An architect named Otho Bathurst Peter from Launceston led the project.
During this renovation, the windows were fixed and new glass was put in. New seats were added for people to sit on. The roofs over the side aisles were repaired with new slate and lead. The stone walls were cleaned and fixed. The east and south walls of the chancel were rebuilt exactly where they used to be. Two new windows were also put into the chancel. The floors were replaced, and the chancel floor was covered with new tiles. The church was officially reopened on August 4, 1886, by the Bishop of Truro.
Churches in the Parish
St James’ Church is part of a group of churches that work together. This group is called a joint parish.
- St Gregory's Church, Treneglos
- St Werburgh's Church, Warbstow
- St Winwaloe's Church, Poundstock
- Our Lady and St Anne's Church, Widemouth Bay
- St Gennys’ Church, St Gennys
- St Mary the Virgin's Church, Week St Mary
- St Anne's Church, Whitstone
Church Organ
The church has a musical organ built by J Trudgian & Son. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register website.
