Snibston: St James
Overview
Grid reference: SK 421 133
The church was built in 1915 (foundation stone at west end) by Stockdale Harrison & Son, replacing a timber-framed Mission church dedicated to St Faith erected in 1900, which then functioned as the church hall until demolished and replaced in 1970 by the present building. Chancel and vestries added in 1966 (date stones on both).
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Not open to visitors
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
7-bay nave with narrow aisle passages under one roof, stump of west tower, small porch to the south-west bay of the nave, shallow chancel flanked by vestry blocks.
Dimensions:
Nave 22m (70ft) x 10m (33ft), of which the passage aisles are 1m wide.
Exterior Description
The building is long and low, with sweeping roofs pierced by dormers, blackened timber to the doorways and square-headed windows with neo-Tudor tracery betraying Arts-and-Crafts influence. A tall plain brick belcote at the west end of the chancel imparts a little vertical emphasis. The west tower which was presumably planned was never built, leaving a protruding stump covered by the nave roof. The chancel is narrower and lower with a gabled roof, the south vestry a simple flat-roofed block, there is a small porch to the north vestry with a hipped roof. Flat roof and timber entrance and walls to the south-west porch.
There are 4-light windows to each bay of the side walls and the west façade, and 3-lights to the dormers. The chancel has plain 5-lights to the side walls, the east walls are blind, leaving a very blank façade to the road, enlivened only by a large wooden cross to the chancel.
Building Materials
Brick
20th Century walls are of red brick
Slate
20th Century a timber roof covered in slates
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is pleasant, lit by the large aisle windows and dormers, the light suffused through transfers imitating stained glass. The walls are whitewashed above a panelled dado, the chancel painted blue. Woodblock floors, complex open timber roof with collars, plain panelled ceiling to chancel. The narrow passage aisles are defined by square timber piers, quite a state-of-the-art design feature for the time. The nave is filled with chairs, light-stained in the middle and dark-stained on the flanks, these probably the originals. Light yellow painted choir stalls, with rounded ends and panelled backs. Round-headed chancel arch in brick with imposts, the corbelled base of the belcote is visible above it. There are plain doors to the vestries flanking the arch.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
20th Century Plain wooden altar table.
Pulpit
20th Century Hexagonal, oak, open tracery beneath the cornice.
Lectern
20th Century Brass eagle, donated in memory of Revd J D Clement in 1930s.
Font (component)
12th Century (?) Probably 12th-century tub font with original stem and damaged moulded foot, perhaps from Snibston St Mary or other medieval church in the area.
Window
20th Century Transfers have been pasted over most nave windows, giving the impression of stained glass. They are in poor condition. One in the north aisle appears to be a War Memorial window, with warrior saints and royal arms
Organ (component)
20th Century Electronic organ by Makin, 1998. Piano by Imperial Organ and Piano co.
Altar Rail
20th Century Plain modern portable.
Portable Furnishings and Artworks
Registers from 1915.
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 421 133
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
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 | 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.
Further information
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