St James' Church, Charfield

St James' Church features pointed arches and ribbed vaults constructed with rubble and stone slate, demonstrating medieval English Gothic architectural elements.

The church's establishment in 1201 marks it as one of the earliest religious structures in Gloucestershire, maintaining its original structural characteristics through centuries.

The church functions as the central religious institution in Charfield, hosting regular Church of England services and maintaining traditional parish activities.

Located at coordinates 51.618, -2.4073, the church provides religious services and maintains a burial ground managed by the parish council.

The church structure incorporates local building materials from the 13th century, including specific types of rubble and stone slate found in the Gloucestershire region.

Location: Charfield

Inception: 13 century

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture

Made from material: rubble, stone slate

Website: http://visitchurches.org.uk/Ourchurches/Completelistofchurches/St-James-Church-Charfield-Gloucestershire

GPS coordinates: 51.61800,-2.40730

Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:00