St James' Church, Great Packington, Grade I listed church building in Great Packington, England.
St James' Church features a square plan with four corner turrets topped with domes, built in red brick following neo-classical architectural principles.
The construction of this chapel in 1789 by architect Joseph Bonomi marked the commemoration of King George III's recovery from illness.
The church interior contains a white marble communion rail and a notable painting depicting the Christogram IHS in clouds by John Francis Rigaud.
Located near Meriden in Warwickshire with postcode CV7 7HE, the church remains an active place of worship within Packington Hall estate.
The church houses an organ built by Thomas Parker following specifications from Handel in 1749, originally intended for Charles Jennens.
Location: Great Packington
Inception: 1789
GPS coordinates: 52.45420,-1.66310
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:27
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