| Church of St James | |
The Church of St. James, viewed from the Cricket Ground
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Church of St James
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| Location | Taunton |
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| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | www.stjamestaunton.co.uk |
| History | |
| Founded | c. 1169 |
| Dedication | Saint James the Greater |
| Architecture | |
| Status | Church |
| Specifications | |
| Height | 111 feet (34 m) |
| Materials | Red sandstone |
The Church of the St. James in Taunton, Somerset, England dates from the early 14th century, although an earlier church was located on the same site in the 10th century. The church is dedicated to St. James the Greater.[1] It is a Grade II* listed building.[2]
The church backs onto the Somerset County Ground and forms a familiar backdrop to the Cricket ground.
The waggon roof above the nave and north aisle is medieval. The south aisle and the south porch were rebuilt between 1836 and 1837, with the 111 feet (34 m)[3] west tower following in the 1870s and the chancel being rebuilt in 1884. The font dates from the 15th century and the pulpit from 1633.[4] There are fragments of 15th century stained glass in the West end.[5]
The iron railings around the churchyard are from the early 19th century.[6]