Architectural Features
![Here in the village of Clapton, also known as Clapton on the Hill or Clapton Super Montibus, is a sight I have not often seen – a gate of horseshoes. There is another such at Lower Harford [[SP 1222]] also in Gloucestershire to the north-west of Bourton on the Water but there may be more in other places. The church of St James here has another – carved on the chancel arch is an indulgence giving a thousand days for the reciting of a Pater and an Ave. The earliest parts of the church date from the 12th century and underwent a restoration in 1670. Time photo taken not available.](https://storage.googleapis.com/natbase-94192.firebasestorage.app/observations/P27pQHOF9FRxHV3xniseBoXaG4S2/1775214138501_5889051_0d811cc3.jpg)
C17 two-light double-chamfered stone-mullioned casement with scroll-moulded stopped hood to right of porch, lancet left of porch.
Here in the village of Clapton, also known as Clapton on the Hill or Clapton Super Montibus, is a sight I have not often seen – a gate of horseshoes. There is another such at Lower Harford [[SP 1222]] also in Gloucestershire to the north-west of Bourton on the Water but there may be more in other places. The church of St James here has another – carved on the chancel arch is an indulgence giving a thousand days for the reciting of a Pater and an Ave. The earliest parts of the church date from the 12th century and underwent a restoration in 1670. Time photo taken not available.
Roll-cross saddles with C17 finial crosses.
Pointed chancel arch with C12 flat- chamfered abaci.
Dedicated to St. James. It is believed to be the smallest church in Gloucestershire, and dates from the 12th century.
Three-bay nave with probably late C17 collar and tie trusses, similar trusses to two bay chancel.
Remains of possibly C17 painted black letter texts either side of chancel arch.
Transitional tub font
Monuments
Three late C17-early C18 ledgers to members of the Woodman family in chancel aisle.