Weight: 2510 lbs Diameter: 50" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1857
Dove Bell ID: 1563 Tower ID: 13513 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Chipping Campden: St James
Diocese of Gloucester
Church, 616256
Overview
Grid reference: SP 154 394
The church was built on the site of a Norman church: as seen today, its construction was spread over the 13th and 14th Centuries, and more significantly through the 15th Century. It stands on a prominent knoll within an arboretum of yews and marks its place with its fine tower which surveys the 17C alm-houses, the High Street and the open countryside beyond.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 781 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The church was built on the site of a Norman church: as seen today, its construction was spread over the 13th and 14th Centuries, and more significantly through the 15th Century. Much of the nave was completed by 1500 in the Perpendicular style. The stained glass above the chancel arch was inserted in 1878.
Exterior Description
The Perpendicular style dominates, with wide windows, strong mullions and immense clerestory windows along the top end of the nave and, unusually, across the chancel arch. The roofs are lead covered.
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Bell Frame
17th C
Maker
Pickford
Date
17th C
Visit
Description
Preserved Above Present Ring
OFJ
Jurisdiction
Number of Bells
8 bells
Material
Bells
Weight: 590 lbs Diameter: 28.5" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1912
Dove Bell ID: 15816 Tower ID: 13513 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 560 lbs Diameter: 29.13" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by Abel Rudhall 1737
Dove Bell ID: 15817 Tower ID: 13513 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 728 lbs Diameter: 32.5" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1986
Dove Bell ID: 15818 Tower ID: 13513 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 816 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by Richard Keene 1683
Dove Bell ID: 15819 Tower ID: 13513 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 1202 lbs Diameter: 38" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by Richard Keene 1678
Dove Bell ID: 15820 Tower ID: 13513 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 1364 lbs Diameter: 42" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by Charles & George Mears 1851
Dove Bell ID: 15821 Tower ID: 13513 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 1910 lbs Diameter: 44.31" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 2004
Dove Bell ID: 15822 Tower ID: 13513 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 1575 lbs Diameter: 43.63" Bell 9 of 9
Founded by Richard Keene 1683
Dove Bell ID: 15823 Tower ID: 13513 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 154 394
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 is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 09/04/1951
It is unknown whether 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.
| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Lime | Veterantree | 4 |
| Lime | Notabletree | 5 |
| Lime | Ancienttree | 2 |
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
Sources
Showing 8 entries of 8 View All
Submit a change
If you notice something incorrect or missing, please explain it in the form below and submit it to our team for review.