Church of St James

Church of St James is an Anglican church in Baldersby featuring a west tower, a five-bay aisled nave, and a two-bay unaisled chancel. The building is constructed with snecked stone and covered with red tile roofing.

William Butterfield designed this church in 1856 at the commission of William Dawnay, the 7th Viscount Downe, with construction completed in 1858. It emerged as a Gothic Revival church during a period of significant ecclesiastical renewal in England.

The church serves as a focal point for the local community in Baldersby and continues to be used for Anglican worship today. Its elaborate architectural details reflect Victorian beliefs about faith expressed through careful, thoughtful design.

The church is accessible during daylight hours for visitors to view its architectural features or attend services. The grounds include a lych gate and historic boundary walls that form part of the overall complex.

The lych gate at the church entrance is itself a listed structure, showing how Victorians paid architectural attention to traditional entrance features. These gates historically served as gathering places during funeral processions, revealing how the church integrated into daily community life.

Location: Baldersby

Inception: 1856

Architects: William Butterfield

GPS coordinates: 54.18710,-1.44028

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40