St James' Church, Altham, Medieval parish church in Altham, England
The church features sandstone rubble construction with a stone slate roof, incorporating a three-bay nave, aisles, south porch, two-bay chancel, and west tower.
The church foundation dates to 1140, initially dedicated to Saint Mary, with the current structure containing elements from the 15th and 16th centuries.
The interior displays an octagonal font decorated with Instruments of the Passion panels, gifted by the abbot of Whalley Abbey during medieval times.
The church holds regular services on Sundays at 9:30 AM and opens for visits on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from June through September.
The churchyard contains war graves of three British soldiers from World War I and a Canadian seaman from World War II.
Location: Altham
Architectural style: English Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival
Website: http://achurchnearyou.com/altham-st-james
GPS coordinates: 53.79360,-2.34800
Latest update: March 8, 2025 16:43
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