St James

Predominantly Perpendicular in style (mid late C15) but incorporating part of the earlier Norman church

C13 and C14 sections (south doorway C13, chancel walls and vaulted crypt C14).

C17 ogee capped turrets to north- west and south-west.

Interior: most notable feature is tall arcade with concave octagonal piers and 4 centred arches, similar to Northleach and possibly attributable to 'Henrie Winchcombe' in mid C15.

Eastern clerestory window with good glass by Hardman.

Fittings are numerous Brass eagle lectern given by Sir Baptist Hicks (late C15) who also gave pulpit 1612 and is buried in the Gainsborough (S) chapel below a sumptious marble canopied and colonaded monument possibly by Nicholas Stone.

Other monuments include his daughter Juliana's (for her husband Edward Noel, Viscount Campden) by Josuah Marshall 1664 - a striking and macabre work with standing effigies at the doors of Heaven - and the Elizabethan strapwork monument to Thomas Smythe in chancel.

The finest treasures are the mediaeval embroidered cope and alter displayed under a tower vault.

There are also a number of brasses, the best is large (5 ft 2 ins) to William Grevel, died 1401, the "flower of the Wool Merchants of All England" and his wife (in the chancel).

Church approached by path bordered with C17 and C18 headstones.