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St James

St James

Acton Trussell

Staffordshire

Plain tile roof with crested ridge tiles and coped verges.

Architectural Features

West tower: stages externally with parapet string, crenellated parapet and recessed spire of 1562

first stage has a 2- light chamfer mullioned west window dated 1565, pointed window above with Y-tracery and hood mould, belfry openings with Y-tracery, the 2 main nave windows have 2 lights and are separated by a buttress, the chancel window has 3 lights, pointed chamfered doorway to right of centre with small ogee headed window to left of it.

Vestry: Mid-C19, north side has a Tudor-arch doorway and paired trefoil- headed windows to right, the east end has a re-set C14 window of 2-lights with reticulated tracery.

Fittings: C19 font, circular with moulded base and arcaded bowl

C19 pulpit, wooden, semi-octagonal with arcaded sides

Medieval stone font in tower.

Monuments: Richard Nevil d. 1728, marble wall-plaque, aedicule with fluted Ionic pilasters, semi-circular pediment and coat of arms