Description

SP 81 NW BIERTON WITH BROUGHTON AYLESBURY ROAD
south side

1/36 Church of St. James

21.12.67

GV I

Parish Church. C14 restored 1853. Limestone, cruciform plan with central
tower crowned by small lead spire. Aisles of nave raised up, C16 or
possibly in C17 to house galleries, lit by upper windows of late Perp.
style. Other windows C14 and C15 traceried. Flat lead roof, parapets,
that to tower with corbel table. Chancel roof slate. Modern timber
N. porch. Interior: very finely moulded chunch nave arcades of 4 bays,
and crossing arches. S. Transept has 2 ornamental ogee arched doorways.
Nave roof of low pitch with moulded timbers of C15 and C16 or 17. Font:
Norman tub shaped with cable mouldings. Traces of wall painting,
14th century floor tiles.
RCHM I p.47 MON.1.

Listing NGR: SP8358615245

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17526731

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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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