St James' Church, Jacobstow

St James’ Church, Jacobstow is a Grade I listed[1] parish church in the Church of England in Jacobstow, Cornwall.

St James’ Church, Jacobstow
St James’ Church, Jacobstow
LocationJacobstow
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt Jacob
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade I listed[1]
Specifications
Height85 feet (26 m)
Administration
ParishJacobstow
DeaneryStratton
ArchdeaconryBodmin
DioceseDiocese of Truro
ProvinceProvince of Canterbury

History

The earliest records date from the 13th century. On the day after Trinity Sunday, 1270, the Bishop admitted to the rectory Richard de Cetrefort, sub-deacon; patron, Sir Henry de Campo Armilfii (Champernowne). In the taxation of Pope Nicholas IV the church of Jacobstow was taxed at £6. About 1297, William, then chaplain of Jacobstow was one of the priests incarcerated in the Royal prison at Launceston Castle, on account of their refusal to surrender half their income to the Royal expenditure.

The church dates from the 15th century and replaces an earlier building.

The chancel was rebuilt and the nave roof replaced at a cost of £700 in 1886 by architect Otho Bathurst Peter of Launceston. The windows were repaired and reglazed. The church was reseated. The aisle roofs were reslated and releaded, the stonework was cleaned down and repointed. The east and south chancel walls were rebuilt on their old lines. New two windows were inserted in the chancel. The floors were relaid and renewed, and the chancel floor was tiled throughout. It was reopened on 4 August 1886 by the Bishop of Truro.[2]

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with

Organ

The organ is by J Trudgian & Son. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[3]

References
  1. Historic England. "Church of St James  (Grade I) (1328255)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  2. "Restoration of Jacobstow Church". Royal Cornwall Gazette. Falmouth. 13 August 1886. Retrieved 3 October 2015 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. "NPOR N12985". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
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