Church of St James, Halse explained

Church of St James
Location Town:Halse, Somerset
Location Country:England
Completion Date:15th century
Map Type:Somerset
Coordinates:51.0425°N -3.2283°W

The Church of St James in Halse, Somerset, England dates from the Norman period and is dedicated St James the Less. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building.[1]

The church includes some 12th and 13th century work, including the tower,[2] but the current building was mainly built in the 15th century. The north aisle was built around 1546 and the church was restored in 1900.[1] The brickwork is red sandstone which was laid down during the Triassic Period, with dressings of Hamstone.[3]

The interior includes a fan-vaulted rood screen,[3] which was previously larger but parts of it were removed in 1803.[4]

The Anglican parish is within the benefice of Milverton with Halse, Fitzhead and Ash Priors within the archdeaconry of Taunton.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of St James. historicengland.org.uk. English Heritage. 2008-10-17.
  2. Web site: Church of St James and churchyard, Halse. Somerset Historic Environment Record. Somerset County Council. 28 October 2012.
  3. Web site: HALSE, St. James. English Church Architecture. 28 October 2012.
  4. Web site: Parishes: Halse . R.W. Dunning (editor), A.P. Baggs, R.J.E. Bush, M.C. Siraut . Institute of Historical Research . 1985 . A History of the County of Somerset: Volume 5 . 28 October 2012 .
  5. Web site: St James, Halse. Church of England. 28 October 2012.