| Summary : St James's Church. Late 12th-15th century, 17th century, restored 19th century. Squared and coursed limestone rubble, slate and lead roofs. Western tower, nave and clerestory, aisles, north porch, transepts, chancel. Part of an 11th century grave cover is located at the west end of the nave. |
More information : [SK 9885 1834] St. James's Church [T.U.] (1)
St. James' Church, Castle Bytham, is C. 1200 to Perpendicular. Late C12, C13, C14, C15, C17, 1774, C19, c.1900. Squared and coursed limestone rubble, slate and lead roofs. Western tower, nave and clerestory, aisles, north porch, transepts, chancel. In the porch are three stones, said to be part of St. Cuthbert's Cross and to date from about A.D.950-1050 (4).
[See SK 91 NE 7 for pagan Saxon burial.] (2-4)
Church in normal use.
The three stones appear to be all from one tall cross; see
G.Ps. 40/65/19/1 & 2. (5)
There is an 11th century limestone grave-cover at the west end of the nave. It was probably found during the restoration of the church in the 19th century. The cross fragments referred to by authy 4, and another fragment, all now at the west end of the nave, are reassessed as mid 12th century. (6) |