Weight: 627 lbs Bell 1 of 1
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1889
Dove Bell ID: 52159 Tower ID: 19056 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Chapelthorpe: St James
Diocese of Leeds
Church, 646139
Overview
Grid reference: SE 319 158
The Parish of St James the Great, Chapelthorpe is situated about four miles south-west of the Cathedral City of Wakefield. The foundation of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James' dates from 1843 when it became a Parish in its own right, a factor necessitated by the growth of the coal and fireclay industries in the district. In June 1951, the interior of the Church was totally gutted by fire. Within 13 months of the fire however, the building had been re-furbished and re-Consecrated in its present form.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 426 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The foundation of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St James' dates from 1843 when it became a Parish in its own right, a factor necessitated by the growth of the coal and fireclay industries in the district.
The first building to occupy the site was that of the Chapel of St James' erected in c1285. The Chapel formed an outlying Chapelry to the adjoining Parish of St Helen, Sandal Magna.
In 1545, during the period of the Dissolution, the Chapel was closed as a place of worship and used as a cottage, being re-opened as a place of worship by local demand in 1576, when several alterations were made to the structure.
In 1771 the Chapel had fallen into a state of ruinous decay and the whole of the structure was demolished. A new Chapel was erected on the site in 1773, the western end of the present Church dating from this period. In 1843, the Chapelry of St James' became an Ecclesiastical Parish in its own right, its first Incumbent being instituted in June 1844.In 1882 the east end of the Church was taken down and the Transepts added, forming the structure as evidenced today.
In June 1951, the interior of the Church was totally gutted by fire. Within 13 months of the fire however, the building had been re-furbished and re-Consecrated in its present form.
Exterior Description
After the fire of 1951, the church was rebuilt in facsimile reusing original C18 walls and openings. The roof is Ashlar stone slate and in Classical style. Interior nave is rectangular with plinth, sill band and impost band. 3-bay symmetrical pedimented gabled end has 2 original doorways with architraves, pulvinated friezes, consoles and triangular pediments set within semi-circular-arched recesses, the voussoirs aligned to the courses. Centre bay has 3-light wooden framed window with same above. Quatrefoil set in apex. Coped gable surmounted by open drum with ogee cap supported by Tuscan columns. Ritual East end has large Venetian window – the imposts supported by paired engaged Tuscan brick columns overlaid with damp-proofed plaster. This work was carried out by Peter Cox Preservation in June 1987 and remain in sound condition. Open pedimented gable. Left and right returns of 7 bays: 6 bays of semi-circular arched windows with architraves. 7th bay breaking forward with pedimented gables. Doorway set in side wall on South side. Interior: circa 1951. East window has stained glass of that date.
Interior
Interior Description
The Church comprises of and entrance hall with Quarry tiles. A stone staircase with non-slip floor leads to a single room on the upper floor. A fully maintained stairlift is in operation.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 319 158
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
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There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
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