Parish Church Of St James is a Grade I listed building in the Bedford local planning authority area, England. First listed on 13 July 1964. Church.

Parish Church Of St James

WRENN ID: under-tracery-spring
Grade: I
Local Planning Authority: Bedford
Country: England
Date first listed: 13 July 1964
Type: Church
Source: Historic England listing

Description

BIDDENHAM CHURCH END TL 0149 32/2 Parish Church of St James 13.7.64 - I

Chancel and aisleless nave of Norman origins rebuilt in C14 with C15 century porch added; early C16 north aisle; C13 west tower. Coursed limestone rubble with ashlar dressings and clay tile roofs. Chancel has C15 piscina and Norman chancel arch; two squints. Two bay north aisle arcade with four-centred arches;six bay Renaissance screen at east end of aisle. One bay south aisle with piscina east of two storey porch, both with embattled parapets. Tower has embattled parapet with gargoyles on C15 belfry stage. Octagonal C15 font; early C17 Boteler wall monuments in chancel. Small brasses in north aisle.

Listing NGR: TL0140949938

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