Old Church of St James, Upton

The Old Church of St James in Upton is a medieval church tower standing near Wimbleball Lake, rising through three distinct stages. A 19th-century buttress was added later to reinforce the structure.

The church was founded in 1301 and served the community until 1971, when it was declared redundant. It came under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust in 1973.

The original church bells found new homes, with one traveling to St John the Baptist in Pitney and another reaching Green Point, New South Wales, Australia.

The building sits in a quiet rural setting with clear views of the nearby lake. Access is straightforward, though paths can become muddy in damp weather.

The church's original bells were scattered after the building was decommissioned, with one reaching Somerset and another traveling all the way to New South Wales. These relocated bells stand as remarkable reminders of the site's past.

Location: Upton

Inception: 14 century

GPS coordinates: 51.05530,-3.45944

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:01