St James The Great ,Syresham- Northants
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Norfolk12
N 52° 04.338 W 001° 04.860
30U E 631522 N 5770817
A fine example of a 12th century Church, this one is Grade II listed
Waymark Code: WM7J8V
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/31/2009
Views: 1
This old church has some lovely medieval wall paintings, and victorian stained glass windows.
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The Saxon village of Syresham (or Sigresham) was once a forest clearing of about 400 acres, taken over by the Normans after their conquest. The church there was built around 1200 and boasts traces of early wall paintings including a representation of the Last Judgement, on the wall over the chancel arch. During the Reformation this painting was replaced by a list of the Ten Commandments, vestiges of which can still be seen.
The church has several aspects of Norman architecture including a Norman front.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1200
Age of Church building determined by?: Church staff member
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: Sunday
Street address of Church:
St James
Church End
Syresham, Northant's United Kingdom
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If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 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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