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St James

St James

Tong

West Yorkshire

Built in 1727 by Sir George Tempest close to the Hall, St James's incorporates in its tower remains of the Medieval parish church including a partially concealed Norman window and the tracery of a Perpendicular one.

Architectural Features

The church is however quite classical in design and appearance with a plain rectangular nave with slightly narrower chancel and square tower at west end with quoin pilasters cornice and parapet with carved urns surmounting 4 corners.

The double chamfered arches of the north arcade may be re-used, medieval work.

All furnishings intact with west gallery, box pews, squire and parson's pews, 3 decker pulpit and communion rail.