Shipmeadow: St James
Overview
Grid reference: TM 378 897
Although it is both small and extremely simple, the building has a certain strength of character which Street could impart even when funds were evidently limited. Externally the three-bay nave is divided from the apsidal chancel by a low buttress on the north and south walls and by a differing design of windows.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Rectangle with apsidal east end and small fleche.
Exterior Description
Although it is both small and extremely simple, the building has a certain strength of character which Street could impart even when funds were evidently limited. Externally the three-bay nave is divided from the apsidal chancel by a low buttress on the north and south walls and by a differing design of windows. The nave windows are paired lancets with a roundel above, just not separate and just not close enough together to be called 'plate tracery'. The chancel has three single lancets at a higher level.
The fleche which stands on the roof-ridge is not in line with the buttresses which divide the nave from the chancel, but slightly further west. It is covered with copper. Each side of it, the roof is crested with red ridging tiles.
The entrance is by a small door under a pent-roofed porch at the west end, and the only window of any size in the building is above the porch roof, a three-light opening with Decorated tracery incorporating a sexfoil.
Interior
Interior Description
The walls within are faced with brick without any form of decoration. The roof is of the simplest with braces like capital A's at each bay. The apsidal part is boarded to form a ceilure, and has been painted with a blue sky spangled with stars. There is stained glass in the three apse windows.
Churchyard
Grid reference: TM 378 897
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.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
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.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
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.
Further information
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