Church of St James
CHURCH OF ST JAMES
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1104609
- Date first listed:
- 04-Oct-1960
- List Entry Name:
- Church of St James
- Statutory Address:
- CHURCH OF ST JAMES
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1104609
- Date first listed:
- 04-Oct-1960
- List Entry Name:
- Church of St James
- Statutory Address 1:
- CHURCH OF ST JAMES
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- CHURCH OF ST JAMES
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Devon
- District:
- Torridge (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Ashreigney
- National Grid Reference:
- SS 62863 13626
Details
ASHREIGNEY SS 61 SW 6/18 Church of St James 4.10.60 II* Parish church. Mainly C15 probably incorporating some earlier fabric, restored in 1889-90. Rubble walls partly rendered. Gable ended slate roof. Plan: nave, chancel, south aisle and porch, north transept with tower above it. The church evidently has Norman origins judging from its font although the building shows no evidence of Norman fabric. The position of the tower over the north transept is unusual and probably indicates pre-Perpendicular building although most of the detail is Perpendicular and the south aisle was added in this period. A very comprehensive restoration was effected in 1889-90 with much of the window tracery renewed, the arcade restored, the chancel extended and a vestry and organ chamber built on the north side. The roofs were also restored. Exterior: 3 stage tower set above north transept is castellated with obelisk finials and set back buttresses. 2 centre arched north doorway of slate stone. Restored 2- light window above with single light over that and simple slit for belfry. 3-light Perpendicular window to west of tower has granite mullions and Beerstone tracery and jambs. Vestry in angle with tower and chancel. Chancel has restored 2-light Decorated style window on north side and 4-light restored east window. 2 end buttresses to chancel. South aisle has granite Perpendicular window at its east end. On its south side are two 3-light Perpendicular windows with C19 buttress inbetween and segmental arched moulded priest's doorway. Similar Perpendicular window to west of south porch and partially restored one at west end of aisle. The west window to the nave has been totally restored. The south porch is probably a completely C19 rebuild and is a gabled single storey structure with 2-centred doorway and a cusped light on either side wall. Interior: porch has rebuilt wagon roof retaining the old crenellated wall plate. Richly moulded C15 2-centre arched south doorway with worn carved figures as headstops and a similar stone figure set in the wall above. 4-bay arcade, considerably restored with moulded piers and 4-centred arches. Rebuilt chancel arch and plastered tower arch. Walls have C20 plaster. Old wagon roof over nave and south aisle, partly restored with moulded ribs and carved bosses. Over the south aisle and chapel under every 3rd rib is a carved angel corbel with armorial shields. Late Norman or Early English square font cut away at the sides and resting on octagonal base. C20 plaster to internal walls. Royal court of arms of Queen Anne painted on wooden board above south doorway and dated 1713.
Listing NGR: SS6286313626
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 90809
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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