Wath-upon-Dearne: St James
Overview
Grid reference: SE 442 8
The building is constructed of red brick with terracotta label stops, stone tracery in the east window and slated roofs. The nave has a triple lancet window in the west wall and paired lancets in each bay of the south and north walls except for the second from the west on the south side which contains the door. The bays are marked by buttresses and all the windows and the doorway have moulded dripstones. At the east end of the nave roof is a stone bell-cote on the gable with a single cinquefoiled opening but no bell.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Nave with south-west porch, passage dividing vestry room from nave; chancel with organ chamber on the north side and chapel on the south.
Description of Archaeology and History
Architect unknown, built 1900-19.
Exterior Description
The building is constructed of red brick with terracotta label stops, stone tracery in the east window and slated roofs. The nave has a triple lancet window in the west wall and paired lancets in each bay of the south and north walls except for the second from the west on the south side which contains the door. The bays are marked by buttresses and all the windows and the doorway have moulded dripstones. At the east end of the nave roof is a stone bell-cote on the gable with a single cinquefoiled opening but no bell.
The south chapel has a doorway and paired lancets in the south wall and a pair of lancets in the east wall. Its pent roof continues the line of the chancel roof. The organ chamber on the north side projects less and has no windows. The chancel is lit chiefly by the three—light east window which is the most ornate part of the building, having decorated tracery — the main lights cinquefoiled and then four small panels above. In the north wall again are two lancets.
Interior
Interior Description
Possibly the best feature is the west wall of the nave, with an arch for the baptistery in the north-west corner and then above, three gaping lancets open into a gallery which is only accessible by a ladder. Otherwise the nave is absolutely plain, the windows without surrounds of any sort and the roof a skimped hammerbeam structure.
The chancel arch has no imposts, the chamfered jambs rising from floor to apex without interruption. To the right a small door leads to the chapel. The roof of the chancel is in two bays, supported by a cross beam with curved ties. On the north side, the organ presents a front of pale pipes and on the south, two arches open into the Lady Chapel.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SE 442 8
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
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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 | 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.
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