St James Chapel, Okehampton in Devon. - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

Okehampton town was founded by Baldwin de Brionne who was the Norman sheriff of Devon.The new town was found shortly before 1086, on a wedge-like site between the East Okement and West Okement rivers. The original town, a Saxon site, was gradually abandoned except for the parish church of "All Saints" which now stands alone.
Because of the distance of the parish church from the new town, a chantry chapel of St. James was erected in the town. This was rebuilt in 1862, except the 15th century granite tower. From this tower the curfew used to be sounded. Inside the church there is Tudor and 18th century woodwork with a reader's desk and pulpit, the latter dated 1662.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1400 Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of England If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Thursday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:00 AM Street address of Church: St James Church Foe Street Okehampton, Devon United Kingdom Ex20 If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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