Nominal: 677.5 Hz Weight: 1733 lbs Diameter: 44.5" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Henry I Bagley 1676
Dove Bell ID: 6221 Tower ID: 11684 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Southam: St James
Diocese of Coventry
Church, 611234
http://www.stjames-southam.co.ukThis church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
View more information about this church on the Heritage at Risk website
Overview
Grid reference: SP 417 617
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 629 m²
Building Materials
Limestone
14th Century
Cotswolds Limestone
Limestone
14th Century
White Lias
Marlstone
14th Century
Marlstone
Sandstone
14th Century
Bromsgrove Sandstone
Sandstone
14th Century
Red sandstone
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
20th Century Clock with cast iron flat bed frame made by JohnSmith from Derby in 1900
Historical Notes
1900 - 1900
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1358 Hz Weight: 471 lbs Diameter: 26.5" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1913
Dove Bell ID: 39797 Tower ID: 11684 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1280 Hz Weight: 511 lbs Diameter: 27.63" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1913
Dove Bell ID: 39798 Tower ID: 11684 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 1136 Hz Weight: 547 lbs Diameter: 30.13" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by George Mears 1863
Dove Bell ID: 39799 Tower ID: 11684 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 1017 Hz Weight: 636 lbs Diameter: 31.63" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by George Mears 1863
Dove Bell ID: 39800 Tower ID: 11684 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 904 Hz Weight: 775 lbs Diameter: 32.25" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by George Mears 1863
Dove Bell ID: 39801 Tower ID: 11684 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 850 Hz Weight: 939 lbs Diameter: 36.88" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Hugh II Watts 1615
Dove Bell ID: 39802 Tower ID: 11684 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Nominal: 758 Hz Weight: 1106 lbs Diameter: 39.5" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by John I Martin 1650
Dove Bell ID: 39803 Tower ID: 11684 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: eighth Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 417 617
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.
The churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
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 | 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.
Further information
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