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St James

St James

Jacobstowe

Devon

C12 origins but main fabric dates to C15, restored and extended in 1902 - 3.

Architectural Features

The church dates back to the C12 from which the south doorway and the font are the only recognisable feature although some of the fabric of the nave may also be similarly early.

There was evidently a major remodelling in the C15 when the tower was added.

C17 or earlier studded plank door with moulded cover strips and foliage carving in its head.

North side of nave has C15 2-light mullion window with 2-centred heads restored 1 and 2-light window of similar style to either side.

C17 2-light mullion window between them.

3-light Perpendicular east window, above which - set into the wall - is a carved stone seated figure which may be Norman.

On south side of nave is another 2-light C17 mullion window and a 3-light cinquefoil-headed restored window to the west of it.

Restored C15 2-light cinquefoiled window to west of porch.

Plain C12 south doorway with round head and aood:aouid above.

C16 or C17 studded plank door with chamfered cover strips.

The pulpit incorporates pieces of carved wood believed to come from the medieval rood screen.

Simple square probably C12 tub font on central shaft set in square base.