Nominal: 642.5 Hz Weight: 1960 lbs Diameter: 47.5" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Thomas II Pennington 1626
Dove Bell ID: 6674 Tower ID: 15646 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Taunton: St James
Diocese of Bath & Wells
Major Parish Church, 601553
Overview
Grid reference: ST 228 248
The church is of mediaeval date but the tower was rebuilt in 1875. The design of the top was modified during this reconstruction.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1145 m²
Exterior Description
The Church consists of a Nave with the large fine tower on the West end. There is a large chancel. On either side of the nave are aisles. There is a fine south porch.
The North wall was strengthened in Victorian times, and all the other walls were newly built in 1838 or later.
Building Materials
Ham Stone
15th Century
Ham Stone
Sandstone
15th Century
North Curry Sandstone
Sandstone
15th Century
Permo-Triassic Sandstone
Slate
15th Century
Morte Slates
Interior
Interior Description
Vestries and organ are housed on the north of the chancel and there is a chapel on the south.
The South Aisle and Chancel were enlarged and the choir and clergy vestries added during the nineteenth century, and the East end of the South Aisle, was separated off by a wooden screen to form a chapel in the early twentieth century.
FONT. One of the most adorned of C 15 fonts in the county. Stem C 19, on the octagonal bowl three figures on each side, except one where there is the Crucifixus and the Virgin and the Magdalen. The sculptural style is naive. - PULPIT. 1633. Panels of various sizes, chiefly with arabesque and leaf decoration; no arches, no strapwork. - STAINED GLASS. S chapel s window, C18 shields
Bells
Nominal: 1321 Hz Weight: 636 lbs Diameter: 29.13" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1897
Dove Bell ID: 42094 Tower ID: 15646 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1240 Hz Weight: 678 lbs Diameter: 30.13" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1897
Dove Bell ID: 42095 Tower ID: 15646 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1092 Hz Weight: 728 lbs Diameter: 32.75" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Llewellins & James 1874
Dove Bell ID: 42096 Tower ID: 15646 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 986 Hz Weight: 840 lbs Diameter: 34.5" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Thomas II Wroth 1721
Dove Bell ID: 42097 Tower ID: 15646 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 885.5 Hz Weight: 924 lbs Diameter: 35.38" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1891
Dove Bell ID: 42098 Tower ID: 15646 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 831.5 Hz Weight: 1344 lbs Diameter: 39.13" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Thomas II Pennington 1626
Dove Bell ID: 42099 Tower ID: 15646 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 730.5 Hz Weight: 1568 lbs Diameter: 41.75" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by Thomas I Bilbie 1749
Dove Bell ID: 42100 Tower ID: 15646 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: ST 228 248
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.
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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