Church of St James, Little Clacton (EHER 34803)
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Summary
12th century and later parish church. The Chancel probably dates to the 12th century, with the Nave being lengthened and altered early in the 14th century. The timber south porch and bell turret were added in the 14th and 15th centuries. 19th century restoration.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 1661 1882 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE CLACTON, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
12th century and later parish church.
Removal of cement render revealed architectural features not previously seen, including a arch in he north chancel wall. <1> <2>
Information from NRHE data transfer
St James's Church (C of E) [nat]. <3>
Church of St James. Parish church, 12th century chancel, 14th century nave of earlier origin. 14th century south porch, 15th century bell turret, 19th century restorations. RCHME I Grade II* (see list for details). <4>
Parish Church of St James stands in the village. The walls are of rubble, entirely covered with plaster; the dressings are of limestone; the roofs are covered with tiles and slates. The Chancel was built probably in the 12th century. The Nave was much lengthened and perhaps rebuilt early in the 14th century. The timber South Porch is probably of the 14th century and the bell-turret of the 15th century. The church was restored in the 19th century. <5>
Additional references. <6> <7> <8>
Sources
- <1> SEX68264 DESC TEXT: Andrews, D.. 2007. Little Clacton St James. Discovery of arch in north chancel wall.
- <2> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 7 frames, 7/1985.
- <3> SEX76448 Map: Ordinance Survey. 1971. OS 1:2500 1971.
- <4> SEX85 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Tendring. pp. 43.
- <5> SEX76 Monograph: RCHME. 1922. An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume III, North-East. pp. 164.
- <6> SEX1576 Bibliographic reference: Pevsner, N. and Radcliffe, E.. 1965. The Buildings of England, Essex (second edition). pp. 276.
- <7> SEX148 Monograph: Rodwell, W.J. with Rodwell, K.A.. 1977. CBA Research Report No. 19 Historic Churches: A Wasting Asset. pp. 102.
- <8> SEX75778 Collection: Various. Various. Historic England Archive. BF109459.
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 925085
- National Monuments Record: TM 11 NE 24