Church of Saint James - Avebury, Wiltshire, UK - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

Church of Saint James in Avebury is listed as a Grade I building by English Heritage. The church was built during many phases of construction. The earliest portions of the church to the Anglo-Saxon/pre-Norman period with estimates of about 1000 A.D. as the earliest construction. The Normans made prominent changes to the design of the building, most notably the carved arch south doorway. Alterations to the church building continued from the 12th century into the 19th century. A significant renovation of the church was done in 1879. The church is surrounded by a fairly large churchyard cemetery. The church continues to serve its congregation and the village of Avebury.

The church is open everyday during daylight hours.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1000 Age of Church building determined by?: Church website Street address of Church: High Street Avebury, Wiltshire UK Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

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