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 in Jacobstow is a very old and important church. It is located in the village of Jacobstow, Cornwall, in England. This church is part of the Church of England. It is also a "Grade I listed" building, which means it is a special historical site.
History of the Church
The first records about St James’ Church are from the 1200s. In 1270, a person named Richard de Cetrefort became the church's rector, which is a type of priest.
Around 1297, the church had to pay a tax of £6. This was a lot of money back then! This tax was part of a big survey ordered by Pope Nicholas IV. Also in 1297, a priest from Jacobstow named William was put in prison. This happened because he and other priests refused to give half of their money to the King.
The church building you see today was mostly built in the 1400s. It replaced an even older church that stood there before.
Major Renovations in 1886
In 1886, the church got a big makeover! An architect named Otho Bathurst Peter from Launceston led the work. The back 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 £700.
During these renovations, the windows were fixed and new glass was put in. New seats were added inside the church. The roofs over the side aisles were repaired with new slate and lead. All 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 put into the chancel. The floors were also replaced, and the chancel floor was covered with new tiles.
The church was officially reopened on August 4, 1886. The Bishop of Truro attended the ceremony.
Parish Status
St James’ Church is part of a group of churches that work together. This group is called a joint parish. The other churches in this joint parish are:
- 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
The Church Organ
The organ inside St James’ Church was made by a company called J Trudgian & Son. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
