The Church of St James is a Church of England parish church in Taunton, Somerset, England. It dates from the early 14th century, although an earlier church, associated with Taunton Priory, was located on the same site in the 10th century. The church is dedicated to James, son of Zebedee, St. James the Greater. It is a Grade II* listed building.
The church backs onto the County Ground, Taunton, Somerset County Ground and forms a familiar backdrop to the Cricket ground.
The Barrel vault, waggon roof above the nave and north aisle is medieval. The south aisle and the south porch were rebuilt between 1836 and 1837, with the west tower following in the 1870s and the chancel being rebuilt in 1884. The baptismal font, font dates from the 15th century and the pulpit from 1633. There are fragments of 15th century stained glass in the West end. Other stained glass is from Clayton and Bell in the 19th century.
The iron railings around the churchyard are from the early 19th century.
The parish is part of Diocese of Bath and Wells.
See also
* List of towers in Somerset
* List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
References
External links
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St James' Church web site
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Church of England church buildings in Taunton Deane, Taunton
Buildings and structures in Taunton
Grade II* listed buildings in Taunton Deane
Grade II* listed churches in Somerset
Sandstone churches in England