Dudley: St James the Great
Overview
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Building Fabric and Features
Nave
19th century 7-bay aisled
Chancel
19th century 2-bay
Organ (component)
19th century organ chamber
Vestry
19th century
Tower (component)
19th century west
Crypt
19th century
Building Materials
Brick
19th century
Sandstone
19th century facing
Stone
19th century dressings
Welsh Slate
19th century roof
Clay
19th century serrated ridge tiles
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
19th century oak table
Reredos
19th century plain wooden panelling behind altar, replacing triptych
Pulpit
19th century the pulpit is of Caen stone and marble, circular with figures in relief within niches, integral stone steps, a fine piece
Lectern
19th century wood, plain
Font (component)
19th century stone font, octagonal bowl intricately carved, presented in memory of Captain Magens J C Browne by his father the Rev James Caulfield Browne, Vicar of Dudley
Stained Glass (window)
19th century Eeast window depicts St James in the middle and the Passion in the side lights, all as vignettes. The glass is in memory of John Roberts, a noted surgeon, who died in 1850. The window was presented by his widow. Small modern window with Virgin & child.
Plaque (component)
20th century Next to the chancel arch is a large pedimented tablet in white marble in memory of Rev Holland, died 1909 and his wife, died 1907. Several brass plaques.
Organ (component)
19th century The original 1840 organ no longer used.
Rail
19th century oak rails with brass leafed standards
Portable Furnishings and Artworks
Registers from 1840.
Churchyard
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
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.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
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.
Further information
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