Church Of St James

The Church of St James is a stone rubble church primarily dating from the 15th century, with a 14th-century chancel and west tower. The upper part of the tower and its parapet were rebuilt in 1834. The nave and parts of the aisles feature castellated parapets. The south porch, added by William Abell, a clothier from the late 15th to early 16th century around 1525, was rebuilt in 1884. Abell's tomb is located within the church. The south aisle and the octagonal rood staircase tower are mentioned in a will from 1492-93. The north door is decorated with linenfold panelling and a border carved with vine trails. The roofs of the nave and aisles have moulded beams and rafters, with carved spandrels in the nave beams. Inside, there are 15th and 16th-century brasses, and an altarpiece featuring a painting by Constable depicting Christ at the Last Supper from 1809.