Saint James, Jamestown, Anglican church in Jamestown, Saint Helena

Saint James is a stone church with traditional Anglican architectural style located at the center of Jamestown on the main street. The building displays classic colonial design elements with restored spires and covered entrances.

A chapel stood in James Valley from the town's founding after the East India Company claimed Saint Helena on 5 May 1659. The first chaplains arrived in 1671 and a larger church replaced the modest chapel in 1674. The present building was erected in 1774, altered in 1843 and 1869, and its spire, removed in 1980 for safety, was restored in 2020.

The church shapes religious life in Jamestown and reflects the Anglican tradition that took root during the colonial era on the island. Visitors can experience the living connection between the local community's faith and its European heritage.

The church sits centrally in Jamestown near important landmarks like The Castle and is easily reached on foot. The building serves both as an active place of worship and a historical site, so visiting hours may vary.

The spire was removed in 1980 for safety reasons and restored only in 2020, so for four decades the tower stood truncated. The church is also a Grade I listed building, one of many listed structures in Jamestown's historic centre near The Castle.