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Founded by John Warner & Sons 1859
Dove Bell ID: 57932 Tower ID: 22298 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
New Bradwell: St James
Overview
Grid reference: SP 828 414
Built 1857 -1860 along with an adjacent church primary school (now a community centre) to serve the newly formed parish of New Bradwell, a Victorian railway workers settlement, ancillary to Wolverton with its railway works. North aisle added 1897 commemorating Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Live music and concerts Wheelchair access ramp available
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Base of NW tower, nave, lower chancel, N and S aisles, S porch, S chancel aisle, N vestry.
Footprint of Church buildings: 450 m²
Building Materials
Stone
19th Century Stone built
Interior
Fixtures and fittings
Organ (component)
Organ moved to north end of south aisle late 1970’s. Peter Conacher & Co., Huddersfield c 1920. Mechanical tracker action with electric extensions. 2 manuals, (Great & Swell), Pedalboard and electric blower. 18 stops & 4 couplers.
Font (component)
font moved to east window during 1985 re-ordering
Pulpit
Stone
Altar
18th Century Oak side altar (1700) from St Peter’s
Stained Glass (window)
19th Century to 20th Century Stained glass windows: East 1951; Lady Chapel 1892;West 1964;North aisle 1897 Moira; South aisle 1911.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SP 828 414
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.
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 | 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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