St James' Church AKA Church of St James, Castle Eden (Castle Eden)

Church of St James © DCC 2003

Side view of St James' Church 26/04/16

Side view of St James' Church 29/04/16

Front view of St James' Church 29/04/16

Side view of St James' Church 29/04/16

End view of St James' Church 29/04/16

Walls of St James' Church 29/04/16

Wall and window of St James' Church 29/04/16

Side view of St James' Church 29/04/16

End view of St James' Church 2016

The Church of St James is the parish church of Castle Eden. It is dated to 1764, built on the site of the former 12th century Chapel of St James, though includes earlier medieval masonry in the west end and tower. The aisles were added circa 1800 and the chancel was rebuilt in 1896. Inside are a number of 19th century memorial stones. (1)

There are a number of features in the church associated with the commemoration of fallen soldiers in the First World War and World War II (2-3).

This was the first Gothic Revival church completed in the North.

This is a Grade II listed building protected by law.

Reference number:

D35359

Historical period:

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
Georgian (1714 to 1830)
First World War (1914 to 1918)
Second World War (1939 to 1945)
Medieval (1066 to 1540)

Legal status:

Listed Building
• National Heritage List for England Entry Number: 1120940
Registered Park or Garden of Historic Interest
• National Heritage List for England Entry Number: 1001311

Event(s):

Castle Eden, St James Church
Heritage assessment of St James Church, Castle Eden, County Durham 2017; Northern Archaeological Associates Ltd

Disclaimer -

Please note that this information has been compiled from a number of different sources. Durham County Council and Northumberland County Council can accept no responsibility for any inaccuracy contained therein. If you wish to use/copy any of the images, please ensure that you read the Copyright information provided.

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