Luffincott: St James
Diocese of Exeter
CCT Church, 615677
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Grid reference: SX 332 946
Some C15 features, largely rebuilt in the late C18, C20 renovations. Stone rubble with granite and polyphant dressings, slate roof with C19 crested ridge tiles. A very small church with west tower, nave and chancel with no internal or external division, south west porch. The dimensions of the building may be C13, the extant fabric retains some late C15 Perpendicular features but was thoroughly rebuilt in the late C18 (datestones of 1761 and 1791) in a plain Gothic style reusing old masonry.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave and chancel in one; west tower: south porch.
Footprint of Church buildings: 111 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Nave and chancel Perpendicular; tower rebuilt in 1791.
Exterior Description
The church is faced with rubble masonry which is largely grey in colourIbut with a good deal of pink and brown, especially in the walls of the tower. The tower is of two stages, with one string-course a little higher than the mid-point and another below the crenellated parapet; at the corners are tall rustic-looking obelisks, which might well be 17th century though the whole tower was rebuilt in the late 18th century.
Set into the north wall of the nave are two 18th century sash-windows.
On the south wall of the nave is a stone with the inscription IS 1761, and the round-arched outer entrance to the porch could be of this date. But the two two-light Perpendicular south windows with cinquefoil-headed lights and characteristic hood-moulds are evidently 19th century replacements - as also is the east window of three cinquefoiled lights with tracery in the head. The east end of the church appears to have been lengthened by about two feet in the 19th century.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
East window. Centre light has representation of Our Lord with hand upraised in blessing and an inscription 'In memoriam Franke Parker 45 years Rector of Luffincott.'
Interior
Interior Description
Inside, the best feature is the roof which is of the usual west country waggon type. The ribs with their carved bosses at the intersections geometrical decoration, quite simple - seem mediaeval. The boarding is of course 19th century.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
c. 14th Century
An octagonal granite bowl and stem, probably 14th century. On a wooden platform.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SX 332 946
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
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There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
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