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St James

St James

Shilbottle

Northumberland

Parish Church, 1884 by W.S. Hicks, re-using some features from C12 predecessor.

Architectural Features

roof of sythnethic stone tiles.

Free C14 style.

South porch has moulded arch with hoodmould under carved and inscribed cornice, with foliage bosses at angles, and embattled parapet

Inside stone benches, coffered ceiling with carved bosses and re-set pre-1884 south doorway

door, with patterned hinges and centre strap, in chamfered basket-arched opening within larger C12 doorway with roll-moulded segmental arch on shafts with cushion caps

one similar window on north, to east of 2 re-set C12 round-headed loops.

east end has 3-light window above carved cusped panels with badge of St. James and sacred monograms

Interior: Crossing has multi-chamfered arches with moulded imposts and bases, except for north arch (to organ chamber) which is re-set C12 chancel arch of two square orders, with chamfered hood and imposts.

west bay has carved screen with leaded glazing.

Boarded wagon roof with bosses, and carved wall-plate.

Crossing has panelled wood lierne vault with carved bosses

pulpit, choir stalls and organ front all good-quality contemporary work.

Chancel has carved panelling and altar rails

elaborate wagon roof with carved wall-plate and bosses.

Late C17 armorial ledger stones to L'Isle and Strother families in chancel