Church Of St James

The Church of St James is a Grade II* listed building that features a mix of Norman, Transitional, and 17th-century architecture, with restoration work completed in 1874. It consists of a single-cell nave and chancel, along with a north aisle, a south porch, and a bell turret added during the restoration. Inside, the arcade includes three pointed arches supported by rectangular piers that have chamfers and plinths. The former south aisle's arches are visible in the infill walling, showcasing a round column with a scalloped capital. The chancel features a high Norman window and a low window on each side, while the nave and aisle windows are modern lancets grouped in the north aisle. A wooden screen, dated 1655, separates the nave from the chancel and includes slender arcading between the main frames, designed to attach to medieval stone brackets on either side. The church also has an old and badly worn font. Externally, the building is topped with a plain tile roof and has a western turret with a small broad spire. The walls are constructed of flint with stone dressings, and a plaque on the porch gable is dated 1875.